Logistics Coordinator – Winnipeg, MB

Patersongrain; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

On the job training & development

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

O Foods Ltd is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage shipping operations, bookings, documentation, and carrier communications. You will work with our supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery and accurate records.

Responsibilities include planning shipments to meet customer requirements, maintaining reports, analyzing costs, and negotiating carrier rates. A strong Excel user with prior logistics experience will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary degree is asset.
• Previous work in a logistics role is required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Excel; ability to build complex spreadsheets and dashboards.
• Familiar with MS Dynamics GP is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations, including booking trucks and rail cars.
• Prepare shipping documentation and review paperwork to ship orders.
• Plan and track shipments to meet customer requirements; keep records of delivery performance.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and optimize logistics procedures.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Warehouse teams; assist with export/import docs.
• Prepare reports for upper management.
• Address shipment and inventory issues; monitor costs and timelines.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree in related field (asset)

Tools

MS Dynamics GP

Excel

Logistics software

Job description

Are you interested in working for a company that partners with local farmers to produce sustainable, healthy oat ingredients to feed the world?Just west of Winnipeg, O Foods has built the most advanced oat mill in North America to meet growing global demand. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Paterson Global Foods, we have strong roots in Canadian agriculture and believe in delivering value to the entire food supply chain.

We are seeking an individual for our open Logistics Coordinator position. Primary duties include preparing shipping documentation, overseeing shipping, responding to complaints or questions from carriers, and providing shipping instructions and information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor supply chain operations.
  • Booking trucks and rail cars to deliver loads to customers for requested delivery date.
  • Send Booking Confirmation, Send Delivery Confirmation, Send Customs Documentation.
  • Reviewing and preparing paperwork to ship orders.
• Plan and track the shipment of products according to customer requirements.
• Keep logs and records of on time delivery, executed orders, rejected trailers, etc.
• Maintain records to support a customer scorecard.
• Works closely with Customer Service and Warehouse team.
• Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues.
• Monitoring shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity.
• Prepare accurate reports for upper management.
• Discuss and negotiate rates with new or existing carriers.
• Analyzing and optimizing logistical procedures.
• Assist with export and import documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalency; post-secondary degree is an asset.
• Previous work in a logistics role is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to achieve goals and self-improvement.
• Comfortable with multi levels of software.
• Knowledge of MS Dynamic GP is an asset.
• Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards using Excel.
• Strong Organizational and Multitasking Skills.
• Relationship Management, Communication, and Customer Service Skills.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Hours

• Full-time position, 40 hours weekly.
• Monday to Friday, day shift, 8-hour shifts.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package including company paid medical & dental benefits.
• Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
• On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
• Paid vacation and personal days.

O Foods Ltd is passionate about oats and strives to be the innovation partner throughout the supply chain from farmers to consumers. We want to be the preferred oat ingredient supplier by collaborating to create value and sustained growth for all stakeholders.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.

O Foods Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.