Logistics Coordinator

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group ULC is seeking a motivated Logistics Coordinator in Canada to join the team. You will manage shipment logs, carrier relationships, and export documentation, ensuring accurate tracking and timely shipments.

The role requires a College Degree in Business or related field, knowledge of INCOTERMS, and 1–2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience, with strong communication and attention to detail. ERP and TMS familiarity is plus, office-based in Toronto.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Business or a related field of study.
• Knowledge of INCOTERM (eg DDP, CIP, EXW) due to complexity of shipping requirements
• Knowledge of export letters of credit, bank guarantees, sight drafts and financial instruments used in international business would be beneficial.
• Preferred 1-2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience
• Excellent communication and ability to prioritize tasks, working with changing customer shipping schedules and production team.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a closely structured working environment.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP and TMS systems is an asset.
• Good computer skill (Excel, Microsoft suites, ERP and TMS Systems, etc.) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Shipment Log and tracks shipment status on a regular basis, working with production and sales department
• Manage carrier portfolio, develop relationships and operational understanding, match preferred carriers with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company
• Prepares and submits proper documentation for bank presentation for export letters of credit and cash against documents. Submits invoices for progress payments on jobs where instructed and requested.
• Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from motor carriers, and internal team.
• Resolve issues respective to customer inquiries, data input and general customer service related to tracking & tracing
• Coordinates tagging, labelling, marking and other special shipping instructions as required.
• Coordinates with sales department to ensure that information regarding shipments is properly gathered and organized for regular reporting.

Skills

INCOTERM knowledge

Freight brokerage/dispatching

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

ERP/TMS familiarity

Excel proficiency

Education

College Degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

TMS systems

Excel / Microsoft Office

Job description

KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group ULC) is a major worldwide supplier of force sensors and advanced opto-electronic instrumentation. In business for almost 70 years, we are acknowledged by our metals industry customers to be a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of innovative, high quality and industrial instrumentation.

KELK VPG has facilities, operations spread around the globe, and there is one consistent thread that ties everything together and ensures our continued success: Our People.

We are looking for a motivated Logistics Coordinator to join our team!

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Logistics Supervisor.Ensures that all incoming and outgoing shipment orders have the proper control documentation for customs and are transported in a suitable, economic and expeditious way.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares Shipment Log and tracks shipment status on a regular basis, working with production and sales department
• Manage carrier portfolio, develop relationships and operational understanding, match preferred carriers with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company
• Prepares and submits proper documentation for bank presentation for export letters of credit and cash against documents. Submits invoices for progress payments on jobs where instructed and requested.
• Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from motor carriers, and internal team.
• Resolve issues respective to customer inquiries, data input and general customer service related to tracking & tracing

Other Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Coordinates tagging, labelling, marking and other special shipping instructions as required.
• Coordinates with sales department to ensure that information regarding shipments is properly gathered and organized for regular reporting.

KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group ULC) is a major worldwide supplier of force sensors and advanced opto-electronic instrumentation. In business for almost 70 years, we are acknowledged by our metals industry customers to be a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of innovative, high quality and industrial instrumentation.

KELK VPG has facilities, operations spread around the globe, and there is one consistent thread that ties everything together and ensures our continued success: Our People.

We are looking for a motivated Logistics Coordinator to join our team!

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Logistics Supervisor.Ensures that all incoming and outgoing shipment orders have the proper control documentation for customs and are transported in a suitable, economic and expeditious way.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares Shipment Log and tracks shipment status on a regular basis, working with production and sales department
• Manage carrier portfolio, develop relationships and operational understanding, match preferred carriers with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company
• Prepares and submits proper documentation for bank presentation for export letters of credit and cash against documents. Submits invoices for progress payments on jobs where instructed and requested.
• Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from motor carriers, and internal team.
• Resolve issues respective to customer inquiries, data input and general customer service related to tracking & tracing

Other Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Coordinates tagging, labelling, marking and other special shipping instructions as required.
• Coordinates with sales department to ensure that information regarding shipments is properly gathered and organized for regular reporting.

Requirements

• College Degree in Business or a related field of study.
• Knowledge of INCOTERM (eg DDP, CIP, EXW ) due to complexity of shipping requirements
• Knowledge of export letters of credit, bank guarantees, sight drafts and financial instruments used in international business would be beneficial.
• Preferred 1-2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience
• Excellent communication and ability to prioritize tasks, working with changing customer shipping schedules and production team.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a closely structured working environment.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP and TMS systems is an asset.
• Good computer skill (Excel, Microsoft suites, ERP and TMS Systems, etc.) is essential.