Logistics Coordinator

Canadian Tire Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Profit sharing

Mental health benefits

Learning Academy

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation in Calgary is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support inbound international shipments from global vendors to our distribution centres. You’ll coordinate freight movements, verify shipping documentation, and assist with customs clearance and delivery scheduling, while maintaining accuracy and timely follow-up.

This role is an individual contributor focused on operational execution with room to grow, handling vendor onboarding, tracking bookings, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of logistics and supply chain concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound shipments from global vendors to our distribution centres.
• Monitor vessel schedules and flag delays or risks to senior team members.
• Review shipping documents for completeness and accuracy; coordinate with vendors for corrections.
• Prepare Shipping Reference Requests (SRRs) and track DC delivery appointments.
• Validate freight invoices and track charges with vendors and internal teams.
• Escalate issues promptly with clear documentation and status updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Logistics concepts

Multitasking

Written communication

Spreadsheets

International trade

Financial acumen

Tools

Logistics systems

Job description

What you'll do

The Logistics Coordinator supports the execution of inbound international shipments from global vendors to FGL Distribution Centres. Working within established SOPs, this role coordinates freight movements, validates shipping documentation, supports customs clearance activities, and assists with delivery scheduling and issue resolution. This is an individual contributor role focused on operational execution, accuracy, and timely follow‑up, with increasing ownership as experience develops.

Vendor & Shipment Coordination

Support vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with inbound logistics processes Monitor purchase order bookings and follow up on missing or late vendor actions Review booking details in VMS for accuracy (POs, quantities, destination DC) Confirm cargo delivery to origin facilities and receipt of FCRs

Freight & Shipment Execution

Support Track inbound shipments across ocean, air, and rail transportation Monitor vessel schedules and flag potential delays or risks to senior team members Assist with prioritization of urgent or time‑sensitive shipments Update shipment status and milestones in logistics systems

Documentation & Compliance

Support Receive and review shipping documents for completeness and basic accuracy, including: Commercial Invoices Packing Lists Certificates of Origin and supporting trade documents Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections with vendors or internal teams Prepare documentation packages for submission to customs brokers Customs Clearance Assistance Forward arrival notices and required documents to customs brokers Track clearance status and follow up on missing or outstanding documentation Assist with B3 and brokerage invoice reviews under guidance

DC Delivery & Receiving Coordination

Support ASN generation and ensure timely transmission Prepare Shipping Reference Requests (SRRs) for DC delivery appointments Track rail and trailer movements to final DCs Follow up on pending appointments and delivery confirmations

Financial & Administrative Support

Assist with freight and accessorial invoice validation Track chargebacks, credits, and supporting documentation Maintain accurate shipment records and filing in shared systems Support detention and demurrage validation through data collection

Exception Handling & Learning Exposure

Manage non‑standard shipments (Europe, air freight, special commodities such as: Bikes, Kayaks and DG) Escalate issues promptly with clear documentation and status updates Build foundational knowledge of international freight and import processes

What you bring

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Basic understanding of logistics and supply chain concepts Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Clear written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working with spreadsheets, systems, and tracking tools Willingness to learn international trade and customs processes Financial acumen related to freight costs, invoices, and charge validation

#LI-GT1 This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization. We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

• We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees.
• As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families, including total well‑being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world‑class owned brands and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast‑to‑coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast‑to‑coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can. We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here.