Logistics & Material Specialist

Altis Recruitment; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics & Material Specialist for a 1-year contract in Calgary, Alberta. This hybrid role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely material delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in logistics or procurement within the oil & gas industry and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material expediting, logistics coordination, or procurement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Monitor supplier progress and maintain material status reports.
• Ensure accurate material receipt processes.

Skills

Material expediting

Logistics coordination

Procurement

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with our client to support the recruitment of a Logistics & Material Specialist for a 1-year contract based in Calgary, Alberta. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on-site. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in material expediting, logistics coordination, or procurement within the oil & gas industry.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the manufacturing or assembly processes of procured materials or complex engineered equipment.
• Monitor Supplier progress against planned schedules; obtain updates on key milestones and maintain the Material Status Report for distribution to Business Unit clients.
• Track sub-supplier progress as required.
• Collaborate with Business Unit clients to verify and align material required-on-site (ROS) dates.
• Confirm Supplier’s ready-to-ship dates and ensure alignment with client delivery schedules by comparing ROS, RTS, and transportation lead times.
• Proactively address delays or changes by facilitating recovery plans and resolution meetings with Suppliers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Freight team to define transportation plans and communicate shipment timelines, provider details, and special handling or unloading requirements.
• Ensure accurate material receipt processes, including issuing Material Receiving Reports (MRRs) and resolving any overage, shortage, or damage (OS&D) issues in partnership with Suppliers and receiving personnel.
• Support accurate and timely supplier payment by verifying proper receipt and documentation.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with project managers, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams to ensure smooth material and equipment delivery.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in material expediting, logistics coordination, or procurement within oil & gas or related industries.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SAP; ability to work with data to track and report progress.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments and priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player with a focus on results.
• Ability to come on-site on a hybrid basis (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office).