Logistics Coordinator

Globyz Biopharma Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Globyz Pharma in Mississauga, Canada seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage air import/export shipments, documentation, tracking and quotations. The role emphasizes accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The successful candidate will coordinate with carriers, brokers and customers, prepare shipment docs, negotiate rates, and ensure timely communication while adhering to GDP and security provisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years freight forwarding experience or similar role.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of international commerce and GDP regulations is desirable.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare import/export shipment documentation including Air Waybills.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies and airlines.
• Advise clients on transportation and payment methods; issue freight bills.
• Prepare quotations by negotiating rates.
• Ensure compliance with air cargo security provisions.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Time management

Attention to detail

GDP knowledge

MS Office

Education

College diploma or equiv

DGD certification (asset)

ACR certificate (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Canada, Mississauga, Posted 2 years ago

Globyz

Position: Logistics Coordinator

Duration: Full time Permanent

Location: Mississauga, Canada

GLOBYZ PHARMA is specialized in global clinical trial comparators sourcing and supply with expertise in clinical trials logistics, storage, packaging and distribution. With global operations and head offices based in USA & Canada, the company partners with a variety of regional and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, CROs, and clinical trial packagers around the world. We are fully licensed for the storage and distribution of prescription medications including controlled drugs and we have extensive global network of manufacturers and suppliers, enabling us to access hard to find branded and generic commercial drugs.

As part of the team at Globyz Pharma, you’ll be improving and saving peoples’ lives by helping customers in finding cures for life threatening diseases. Your contributions will have real-world impact, and you’ll be encouraged in achieving your career goals. This is a high growth, entrepreneurial environment that honors the individual while cultivating a team spirit.

Job Summary

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for both Air Import and Export shipments. This includes documentation, logistics coordination, cargo tracking, shipment monitoring and quotations. Additional responsibilities include ensuing accuracy and compliance.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare import/export shipment documentation including Air Waybills for assigned customers. This may include attaching address or shipping labels, shipping instructions to outer packages if required, arranging insurance coverage of cargo and other pertinent documentation as needed.
• Prepare import documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or Customer’s Broker. Notify consignee or customers of the arrival of freight and arrange for delivery when required.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies, Airlines and/or bonded facilities in order to process shipments in the best way.
• Advise clients on transportation & payment method, including the issuance of freight bills and invoices to brokers and/or customers. Including proper record retention and filing of documentation.
• Prepare quotations by negotiating rates
• Prompt and accurate communication with customers.
• Adhere to various air cargo security provisions, specifically the Air Cargo Security Program through Transport Canada as well as the Partners in Protection (PIP) program with the Canada Border Services Agency.
• Various other duties as may be required

Qualifications/Competencies

• Minimum of 2 -5 years’ freight forwarding experience or in a similar role.
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of international commerce (shipping and payment terms, purchasing, customs regulations, etc.) are desirable.
• Knowledge of GDP regulations
• Proficient data entry skills
• Capable to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval.
• Ability to learn, use, and convey required information to clients and related party.
• Have a flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as necessary
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Educations/Certifications

• Minimum College Diploma or equivalency certificate and/or relevant working experience.
• ATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods certification (an asset)
• Authorized Cargo Representative (ACR) certificate (an asset)

What We Offer!

• What We Offer!**
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage)
• RRSP/DPSP Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation & sick time)
• Opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Globyz. Please note only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Globyz is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation.