Logistics Coordinator

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to join our Hawkesbury, ON team. You will coordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in shipping functions while preparing domestic and international documentation.

The role requires ITAR/export knowledge, strong English communication, and sharp attention to accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You will liaise with freight forwarders, track shipments and support the Administration Manager and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting and inventory principles.
• Strong English communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills in an MS Office environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to respond to customer inquiries in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize and operate in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to deal professionally with numerous internal and external clients and effectively manage telephone queries.
• Capable of working in a team environment.
• Capable of working on multiple shipments and inquiries simultaneously and works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in shipping functions.
• Prepares domestic and international shipping documentation including packing slips and certificate of conformance, labels, waybills, customs and TDG (Transportation of dangerous goods) documents, CUSMA, CETA, and other trade agreement certificates.
• Resolve work-related problems and provide assistance to support staff.
• Provide expertise in ITARS and export regulations.
• Assist the Administration Manager and Supply Chain in evaluating current couriers and brokerage.
• Prepares, verifies, batches and processes invoices and/or credit memos.
• Determines method of shipment and arranges shipping.
• Communicates with customer to request shipping details.
• Communicates with freight forwarding company to book pick-ups, verify rates and transit times.
• Tracks shipments to destinations.
• Maintains internal record keeping and filling systems.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Accounting basics

English communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Attention to accuracy

Customer inquiries

Prioritization

Team player

Shipping coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kelly Services is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Logistics Coodinator to join our client’s team in Hawkesbury, ON.

Our client is looking for someone with a strong work ethic who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.

What you will do:

• Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in shipping functions
• Prepares domestic and international shipping documentation including packing slips and certificate of conformance, labels, waybills, customs and TDG (Transportation of dangerous goods) documents, CUSMA, CETA, and other trade agreement certificates
• Resolve work-related problems and provide assistance to support staff
• Provide expertise in ITARS and export regulations
• Assist the Administration Manager and Supply Chain in evaluating current couriers and brokerage
• Prepares, verifies, batches and processes invoices and/or credit memos
• Determines method of shipment and arranges shipping
• Communicates with customer to request shipping details
• Communicates with freight forwarding company to book pick-ups, verify rates and transit times
• Tracks shipments to destinations
• Maintains internal record keeping and filling systems
• All other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and inventory principles
• Strong English communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills in an MS Office environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to respond to customer inquiries in an efficient and timely manner
• Ability to prioritize and operate in a fast paced environment
• Ability to deal professionally with numerous internal and external clients and effectively manage telephone queries
• Capable of working in a team environment
• Capable of working on multiple shipments and inquiries simultaneously and works well under pressure

What would be a bonus:

• Sound knowledge of ITAR's and controlled goods, tariff codes, customs and shipping regulations and transportation of dangerous goods procedures

Why Apply?

Pay rate: $25.00 - $35.00/hour + vacation pay

This is for a current vacancy

Why Kelly?

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.