Logistics Coordinator

DMC Recruitment Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Growth opportunity

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

DMC Recruitment Group is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Coordinator for a well-established lumber and building materials supplier in Calgary, AB. This role coordinates daily logistics, routes trucks, and manages inventory to ensure timely movement of materials.

The successful candidate will balance fast-paced operations with strong organization, proactive communication, and accountability within a collaborative team. Full-time hours with growth opportunities in operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics coordination, dispatching, shipping/receiving, transportation planning, or inventory coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Confident communicator who can provide direction clearly and professionally
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solution-focused under pressure
• Strong understanding of inventory control and material flow
• Comfortable working within ERP or inventory management systems
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Forklift certification is considered an asset
• Building materials, lumber, distribution, or construction industry experience is considered an asset but not required

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Inspect materials for accuracy and damage upon arrival
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of received goods into the ERP system
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels
• Identify and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and system quantities
• Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation processes
• Work closely with yard staff to ensure proper material flow and organization
• Plan and coordinate daily truck routes for maximum efficiency and on-time delivery
• Assign loads and prioritize shipments based on urgency and operational capacity
• Communicate clearly with drivers, yard staff, sales, and operations teams
• Provide direction and coordinate workflow in a respectful and professional manner
• Monitor outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Troubleshoot scheduling, routing, or delivery issues in real time
• Support fleet coordination and daily delivery operations
• Continuously evaluate logistics and inventory processes for efficiency improvements
• Maintain organized documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with company safety and operational procedures
• Work closely with operations leadership to improve workflow, communication, and overall operational efficiency

Job description

Inventory & Logistics Coordinator

Calgary, AB

We are a well-established lumber and building materials supplier serving residential and multi-family construction projects throughout Calgary. We are currently seeking a highly organized, confident, and proactive Inventory & Logistics Coordinator to join our operations team.

This is a key operational role within the business and will act as the central hub of daily logistics and inventory coordination. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring trucks are efficiently routed, loads are optimized, inventory is accurately managed, and materials move through the operation in a timely and organized manner.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced operations, thrives on organization and communication, and is comfortable providing direction and accountability within a team environment.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Receiving & Inventory Control

• Receive incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Inspect materials for accuracy and damage upon arrival
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of received goods into the ERP system
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels
• Identify and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and system quantities
• Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation processes
• Work closely with yard staff to ensure proper material flow and organization

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination

• Plan and coordinate daily truck routes for maximum efficiency and on-time delivery
• Assign loads and prioritize shipments based on urgency and operational capacity
• Communicate clearly with drivers, yard staff, sales, and operations teams
• Provide direction and coordinate workflow in a respectful and professional manner
• Monitor outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Troubleshoot scheduling, routing, or delivery issues in real time
• Support fleet coordination and daily delivery operations

Operational Support

• Continuously evaluate logistics and inventory processes for efficiency improvements
• Maintain organized documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with company safety and operational procedures
• Work closely with operations leadership to improve workflow, communication, and overall operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Experience in logistics coordination, dispatching, shipping/receiving, transportation planning, or inventory coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Confident communicator who can provide direction clearly and professionally
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solution-focused under pressure
• Strong understanding of inventory control and material flow
• Comfortable working within ERP or inventory management systems
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Forklift certification is considered an asset
• Building materials, lumber, distribution, or construction industry experience is considered an asset but not required

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

• Naturally steps into leadership when needed
• Enjoys bringing structure and clarity to fast-moving operations
• Takes pride in accurate inventory and efficient logistics
• Is comfortable balancing multiple priorities throughout the day
• Wants to continue growing within an operations-focused environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time, stable hours
• Bonus potential tied to company performance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth opportunity within operations leadership
• A collaborative and team-oriented environment where your impact is valued