International Export & Logistics Specialist

Teknion-Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknion is seeking an Export Coordinator to ensure cost-effective, timely export shipments in line with international and domestic regulations. The role requires coordinating with multiple internal departments and external partners to optimize logistics and documentation.

You will prepare and submit export paperwork, coordinate shipments across Canada and the USA, and implement finance-driven cargo release instructions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade program; Bachelor of Science or relevant diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as an International Logistics Coordinator in a corporate environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Google Workspace / Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics to support prompt evaluation and decision-making.
• Highly accurate, detail-oriented, organized, and structured approach to tasks.
• Working knowledge of international export/import policies and procedures, as well as Canadian export regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, forward-thinking mindset, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export shipments with internal departments (Finance, Purchasing, Packaging, Shipping, Courier Office, Consolidation Centres, International Sales, Marketing) and external stakeholders for cost-effective and timely logistics arrangements.
• Coordinating assigned orders for export, including consolidations with other suppliers, for sea, ground, or air shipments as applicable.
• Preparing and submitting all export-related documentation for international orders to comply with import regulations across various countries.
• Coordinating shipments from manufacturing locations across Canada and the USA to maximize container space utilization and ensure accurate documentation is issued.
• Generating shipping plans and documentation, reviewing export-related documents for accuracy and completeness, and making amendments or signing as required.
• Promptly implementing payment and cargo release instructions received from the Finance Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

Office Suite

Job description

Teknion is seeking an Export Coordinator to ensure cost-effective, timely export shipments in line with international and domestic regulations. The role requires coordinating with multiple internal departments and external partners to optimize logistics and documentation.

You will prepare and submit export paperwork, coordinate shipments across Canada and the USA, and implement finance-driven cargo release instructions.