Logistics Coordinator

InterAtlas Chemical; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company in the Niagara Region seeks an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage daily sales orders and resolve logistical issues. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in logistics and freight forwarding, strong negotiation skills, and attention to detail. This position offers full-time hours with flexible scheduling and various benefits including health care and employer RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Employer RRSP contributions

Health, dental and vision care

Flexible scheduling

Personal and vacation time

Qualifications

• At least three years of practical experience in Logistics and Freight Forwarding is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Sound knowledge of North American geography.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the daily pipeline of sales orders are accurately scheduled.
• Preparing accurate documentation for the movement of goods.
• Negotiating freight rates and determining freight requirements.
• Managing and resolving logistical issues during loading and transit.
• Planning and tracking shipments according to customer requirements.
• Maintaining logs and records of stock and executed orders.
• Preparing accurate invoices for customers.
• Communicating effectively with operations and sales department.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Teams and Excel

Knowledge in customs procedures

Job description

About InterAtlas

InterAtlas Chemical is an international trading and distribution company of intermediate chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. We source material from vendors across the globe for our North American based customers. Our annual import volume of 1500+ containers is supported by our team of 65 employees; we are an extraordinary office with big ambitions.

InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn and to fast-track their career in a well-managed, well-established company, with strong values centered around the performance of people. The name InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants in our industry it requires people with lots of practical intelligence and drive who like to hustle and grow.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the daily pipeline of sales orders are being accurately scheduled with preferred carriers throughout North America.
• Preparing accurate documentation to support the movement of goods.
• Negotiating freight rates and determining freight requirements.
• Managing and resolving any logistical issues or discrepancies that arise during loading, transit and unloading.
• Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements, handling customer inquiries and providing updates on shipment status.
• Maintain logs and records of stock and executed orders.
• Prepare accurate invoices for customers, and reports for the Accounting Department.
• Consistent and effective communication with operations and sales department.
• Understanding transportation and industry market conditions throughout the world and communicating issues that could impact operations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of practical experience in Logistics and Freight Forwarding is required.
• Strong negotiation skills and a high level of practical intelligence.
• Extremely detail oriented and thorough, with outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in an effective manner, with the capability to shift focus when situations occur.
• Computer skills are necessary, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, and various logistics software.
• Sound knowledge of North American geography.
• Knowledge in Canadian and American customs procedures.

Benefits

• Employer RRSP contributions.
• Health, dental and vision care.
• Other financial rewards are considered based on individual and company performance.
• Full-time hours and flexible scheduling.
• Personal and vacation time.
• Salary commensurate with experience.