Logistics Coordinator

MacDon, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDon, Inc. in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to promote core values and coordinate freight and customs brokerage activities to support business needs.

You will work with Purchasing, Outsourcing, and external service providers; collect and report performance data, analyze root causes of freight costs, and assist in inbound/outbound shipments.

The role requires three years in manufacturing, knowledge of Canada-US and international freight, and proficiency with JDE and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
• Proven work experience of Transportation & Customs for Canada-US and International freight movements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and MS Excel
• Interpersonal skills, well organized, highly motivated.
• Good organizational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, monitor, evaluate and report on performance data through automated reporting and regular communication to management & business units.
• Analyze root causes impacting freight costs and identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage freight requests from all internal departments related to freight quotes and inquiries.
• Coordinate inbound shipments from supplier, distribution and customer locations; assist in routing and movement of import goods from domestic and foreign origins.
• Audit freight charges and invoices with regard to carrier rate quotation files, duty and tariffs.
• Respond to inquiries from US and Canada Customs and Brokers.
• Support MacDon Export department with overseas shipping and Customs Brokerage in countries other than US/Canada.

Skills

Transportation & Customs

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

JDE knowledge

Education

CITT/CCS program or equivalent

Job description

The Logistics Coordinator will Promote and Demonstrate MacDon/Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors. Responsibilities include coordination of Freight and Customs Brokerage activities to support business needs, ensuring effective collaboration with Purchasing, Outsourcing, other Internal Customers and External Service Providers. Support Co-workers to be successful in their job duties and functions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, monitor, evaluate and report on performance data through automated reporting and regular communication to management & business units. Identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze root causes impacting freight costs and identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage freight requests from all internal departments related to freight quotes and inquiries.
• Coordinate inbound shipments from supplier, distribution and customer locations. Assist in the routing and movement of import goods from both domestic and foreign origins.
• Effectively coordinate local traffic in/out of MacDon facilities.
• Coordinate trailer rental moves between locations.
• Audit freight charges and invoices with regard to carrier rate quotation files, duty and tariffs.
• Respond and follow up on brokerage and carrier inquiries.
• Investigate damaged/lost shipments including documentation for claims and preventative measures.
• Review, maintain and pursue USMCA and Certificates of Origin documentation from MacDon suppliers and MacDon’s own USMCA certificates.
• Maintenance of customs records in JDE including Tariff and Country of origin.
• Respond to inquiries from US and Canada Customs and Brokers.
• Support MacDon Export department with overseas shipping and Customs Brokerage in countries other than US/Canada.
• Support Oros (Hungary) in shipping into Canada and the USA.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Enrolled in CITT/CCS or similar program or equivalent experience

Skills & Experience

• Three years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
• Proven work experience of Transportation & Customs for Canada-US and International freight movements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and MS Excel
• Interpersonal skills, well organized, highly motivated.
• Good organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Reliable and responsible with the ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of JDE system: lean supply chain/manufacturing, 5S.

Location: Winnipeg, MB