Logistics and Production Coordinator - Contract Position

Georgian Bay Spirit Co.; Canada; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics and Production Coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will coordinate logistics and production schedules, ensuring timely shipments and accurate inventory management. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various departments and vendors, providing you with extensive exposure to the operations of a fast-growing beverage company. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for craft spirits!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Variable compensation plan

Car allowance

Corporate credit card

Monthly cellphone allowance

Company laptop

Work from home opportunities

Generous Vacation

Life Insurance

Extended Health Care

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Logistics/Production environments required.
• University degree or College diploma in a related field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and production schedules from start to finish.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate reporting to teams.

Skills

Logistics Management

Inventory Reconciliation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Education

University Degree

College Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

SAP

Job description

Role Description

Georgian Bay Spirit Co. is one of the fastest-growing Canadian beverage alcohol companies. We boast a well-known portfolio that includes multiple spirits and RTD (ready-to-drink) products – and we’re always coming up with something new.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Logistics and Production Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating logistics and production schedules from start to finish while accurately maintaining timelines and shipping appointments between suppliers, third party warehouses, co-packers, and our Distillery. In this role you will also be responsible for inventory levels of direct/indirect/raw materials and finished goods, ensuring accurate reporting to cross-functional teams such as Sales, Marketing, Production and Supply Chain. This role wears a lot of different hats and has a lot of Executive exposure, so you’ll need an entrepreneurial spirit with no hesitation to “roll up your sleeves” and dive into something new.

Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with the Operations Manager, own the management of direct/indirect material, raw material and finished good production orders, shipments, and receipts across North America.
2. Manage and process Liquor Board orders, shipments, and returns.
3. Work with various vendors, suppliers, external warehouses, the GBS distillery and operations team to ensure all loads are shipped accurately and on time.
4. Manage, update, and modify logistics schedules based on required production and inventory demands for all GBSC Spirit and RTD production runs across relevant departments and vendors. Communicate changes to all applicable stakeholders (Internal & External) ensuring all required documentation and purchase orders have been issued.
5. Maintain accurate inventory transactions and ensure that systems are updated promptly.
6. Identify production issues and proactively loopback this information to all relevant parties.
7. Assist with production and inventory reconciliation.
8. Support procurement, inventory, and logistics analysis.
9. Work closely with operation team and copackers/repackers to ensure accurate demand planning of WIP and Finished Goods.
10. Assist with production material planning.
11. Support the accounting team with invoices approvals, data entry of inventory transfers.
12. Gather and organize shipment information from various sources.
13. Schedule/Manage appointment times for inbound/outbound loads.
14. Cultivate and maintain a good relationship with various carriers and shipping companies.
15. Manage and reconcile CHEP pallets inventory and transfers.
16. Update tracking tools to monitor shipment schedules, production volumes, KPIs and performance.
17. Arrange couriers for packages/goods and other tasks.
18. Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. 2-3 years’ experience in various Logistics/Production environments.
2. University degree or College diploma in a related field.
3. Inventory reconciliation experience.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. High attention to detail, patient, self-motivated, and committed to getting the job done.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and re-prioritize as things change.
9. Capable of working in a team environment and support others in similar job functions.
10. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint knowledge required.
11. WMS (Warehouse Management System) and SAP system (or similar) experience an asset.
12. An entrepreneurial spirit – strong desire to “roll up your sleeves” and get involved.
13. Comfortable with a constantly changing, high-growth culture.

What You’re All About:

• Master multi-tasker, flexible and able to prioritize.
• You are well-organized which helps you remain proactive rather than reactive but are also able to think on your feet when plans change.
• Know your numbers and have the internal drive to win.
• Cultural fit is key, so you will need to align with our core values listed above.
• You’re self-motivated. You don’t need your hand held, you’re professional and you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
• You’re an effective communicator! Building relationships comes easily to you. You are friendly, positive, respectful and enjoy a casual work environment.
• Out-going, energetic and highly responsible.
• We are a small craft distillery so, your passion and ability to tell our Georgian Bay Spirit Co. story far and wide will help you to grow our brand.
• Entrepreneurial, hard-working, focused, and able to have fun.
• You act as a brand ambassador. We don’t have a large sales team, so you’ll need to tell all your friends and friends of friends and friends of friends of friends.
• And of course, you can make a great cocktail!

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary commensurate to experience
2. Variable compensation plan (Bonus performance measured based on developed objectives)
3. Car allowance & Corporate credit card for business-related travel
4. Monthly cellphone and internet allowance
5. Company laptop and iPad
6. Work from home opportunities / flexible schedule
7. Generous Vacation & paid time off
8. Great Benefits, Life Insurance & EAP / Extended Health Care

Georgian Bay Spirit Co. is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse workplace environment which includes the provision of accommodations and/or accessibility practices for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. Please let us know if you have any accommodation or accessibility needs.