Logistics Coordinator

Sollio Agriculture; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian agricultural leader is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to remotely manage logistics operations. This role involves planning rail and truck movements, coordinating with suppliers and terminals, generating inventory reports, and ensuring delivery compliance. Candidates should possess a degree in business/logistics and have 2-4 years of relevant logistics experience. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are a must. The position offers benefits like corporate discounts and training programs.

Benefits

Corporate discounts

Training programs

Peer recognition program

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual wellness platforms

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in logistics.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential for communication.
• Basic knowledge of Incoterms required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate logistics movements with suppliers and carriers.
• Manage inventory reconciliation and storage plans.
• Provide service to suppliers and customers and ensure delivery compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in business/logistics

Job description

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (For Western Canada)

Work mode: 100% Teleworker

Statut: Permanent, Full time

WHY SOLLIO AGRICULTURE?

You will be part of the largest agricultural network in the country, created by and for farmers over 100 years ago. You will help Canadian farmers grow, advance, and prosper.

Like the farmers, we are passionate and looking to the future. Whether through our corporate responsibility initiatives or in our services to farming families, we are constantly improving our practices. Every day, we are committed to making lasting and positive changes in agriculture.

To achieve this, we rely on the diverse backgrounds of each of our employees. Agriculture is a motivating challenge. This is why we are moving in the right direction, together.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Logistics, the person will ensure that products are properly supplied to terminals to serve our customers and our networks. This means dealing with suppliers, as well as road, rail, and maritime carriers.

Planning and Coordination (70%)

Planning

• Plan, book, and enter in our systems rail and truck movements in coordination with suppliers, terminals, customers, internal teams, and carriers.
• Coordinate with internal teams the execution of the main logistics plan.
• Support the internal team for inventory reconciliation.
• Support logistics for incoming vessels.
• Manage the distribution of volumes to our networks.
• Analyze product positions to alert the procurement team about product availability.
• Participate in the review of the storage plan.

Terminal Coordination

• Identify, investigate, research, resolve issues, and present alternative options or solutions.
• Verify terminal capacity to ship products.

Coordinate Contract Execution With Third-party Facilities

• Support terminals and third-party facilities regarding logistics matters and throughput volumes.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the operations team.
• Send terminal opening hours.

Coordination With Suppliers And Customers

• Provide service to suppliers and customers by meeting delivery requirements and responding to concerns and information requests.
• Maintain contact with internal and external customers to determine delivery requirements.

Consignment Inventory Management (10%)

• Generate and send weekly and monthly reports to our partners who have consignment products at our various sites.

Non-Compliance Management (5%)

• Coordinate actions related to quality complaints received with the relevant parties.

Logistics Invoices (5%)

• Verify, code, and approve logistics invoices. Check the validity of information and, if necessary, take corrective action within a reasonable period to avoid costs.

Process Improvement (5%)

• Document and maintain internal processes, procedures, and the transportation rate matrix.

Cross-Training within the Team (5%).

YOUR ASSETS

• You have a college or university degree in a business/logistics-related field and have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in logistics.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and analytical abilities, as well as the capacity to meet deadlines to deliver products on time.
• You maintain effective communication with suppliers and terminals, which is key to providing the best customer service.
• You have basic knowledge of Incoterms, and you’re very familiar with Excel.
• You pay attention to details, and you have strong interpersonal abilities.
• You can work responsibly and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Your Benefits

Developing your talents means taking care of yourself, learning new things, and sharing your experiences. That’s why we offer various initiatives to help you thrive at work, including:

• Corporate discounts with our partners (Olymel and BMR).
• Training programs tailored to your needs.
• Peer recognition program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program and telemedicine.
• Virtual wellness and fitness platforms.
• Discounts on your gym membership.

As a Canadian agriculture industry leader, Sollio Agriculture specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper.