Logistics & Production Planner

Pangeo Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangeo Group in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to turn demand, capacity, and inventory into executable production plans and ensure material moves end to end. You will set schedules, issue orders, coordinate transportation and customs, and act as the main customer contact for order status and fulfillment.

The role emphasizes organization, data-mindedness, and collaboration across teams under time pressure, with on-site duties at the Vaughan plant.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production planning or logistics, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating international shipments, customs clearance, and transportation providers an asset; warehouse/distribution exposure an asset.
• Microsoft 365 proficiency, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups); SAP or other ERP and WMS/TMS familiarity an asset.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 an asset.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 environmental management an asset.
• English required, Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluate internal capacity and inventory, and combine them with customer order demand to schedule, adjust, and issue internal production plans that meet customer delivery and internal inventory targets.
• Develop production plans and production orders and coordinate execution with the production team.
• Conduct capacity/load analysis and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Apply lean scheduling to optimize floor sequencing and minimize waste.
• Issue internal production instructions and coordinate scheduling and handoffs across processes and work cells.
• Handle production exceptions promptly to keep the plan on track.
• Organize and lead production coordination meetings and weekly review meetings.
• Issue bulk material purchase orders to suppliers based on delivery terms and production requirements, and track and follow up on order status.
• Maintain material availability for volume production without excess inventory accumulation.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound ocean, air, and ground transportation, and arrange delivery appointments and shipment schedules.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and overseas suppliers on shipment status and customs clearance.
• Ensure customs documentation is accurate and complete, and that empty containers are returned before free-time deadlines to avoid detention and demurrage charges.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments, proactively resolve transportation delays, and monitor carrier performance and freight cost.
• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound warehouse activity and review shipping documentation (packing lists, bills of lading, inventory reports).
• Manage daily customer orders and shipping schedules, coordinating with the warehouse to keep the customer order fulfillment rate at 100%.
• Act as a direct point of contact for customers on order status, shipment schedules, and exceptions.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Compile and analyze plan‑attainment, delivery, and inventory data on a timely basis, and report the statistics.
• Track anomalies and corrective actions through to resolution.
• Support continuous improvement with data-driven recommendations on scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Customer focus

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Mech/Mechatronics Engineering or Logistics degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel)

SAP or ERP systems

WMS/TMS familiarity

Job description

Pangeo Group in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to turn demand, capacity, and inventory into executable production plans and ensure material moves end to end. You will set schedules, issue orders, coordinate transportation and customs, and act as the main customer contact for order status and fulfillment.

The role emphasizes organization, data-mindedness, and collaboration across teams under time pressure, with on-site duties at the Vaughan plant.