Product Coordinator, Plywood

Tolko Industries Ltd.; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tolko Industries Ltd. in Vernon, British Columbia, is seeking a Product Coordinator, Plywood to coordinate product supply and inventory, maximize resources, and build strong relationships with sales, logistics, and customers.

The role focuses on timely shipments, cost-effective capacity use, and proactive responses to market shifts. The successful candidate will gather and analyze supply data, use Outlook and Excel, and collaborate across functions while applying basic accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, forestry, manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing positive customer experience, with proven relationship and conflict management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide multiple solutions to a given challenge.
• High level of ability in Outlook (email management) and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of up and down stream supply chain structure.
• Experience in forestry or wood products is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data.
• Experience in Dynamics365 is an asset.
• Works collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and communicate product supply information to manage working capital and on-time shipment.
• Work to achieve optimum value for Tolko by effectively utilizing truck and rail car capacity and rates.
• Respond quickly and proactively to supply and demand shifts via market allocation processes.
• Use problem-solving skills to suggest changes to individual orders when production does not meet order file.
• Liaise with sales and agents closely on customer requirements.
• Monitor customer credit, shipping cut-offs and work on container load plans.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Outlook

Excel

Supply chain

Customer experience

Relationship management

Conflict management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Forestry knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in business/forestry/manufacturing

Tools

Dynamics365

Job description

Our Product Coordinator, Plywood is a strategic thinker with a knack for coordination and communication. They thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy managing product supply and inventory levels, and are crucial in maximizing resources and building strong relationships. If this sounds like you, read on to discover more about this exciting opportunity!

We’re looking for a Product Coordinator, Plywood to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko’s corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement and Human Resources.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Some post-secondary education in business, forestry, manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing positive customer experience, with proven relationship and conflict management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide multiple solutions to a given challenge.
• High level of ability in Outlook (email management) and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of up and down stream supply chain structure.
• Experience in forestry or wood products is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data.
• Experience in Dynamics365 is an asset.
• Works collaboratively with other team members.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms.

In this role, you will:

• Gather, analyze, and communicate product supply information to manage working capital and on-time shipment.
• Work to achieve optimum value for Tolko by effectively utilizing truck and rail car capacity and rates.
• Respond quickly and proactively to supply and demand shifts via market allocation processes.
• Use problem-solving skills to suggest changes to individual orders when production does not meet order file.
• Liaise with sales and agents closely on customer requirements.
• Monitor customer credit, shipping cut-offs and work on container load plans.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on anexciting new challengewithsupportive team members.
• You’ll earn acompetitive salarybased on your skills and experience.The expected base salary range for this position is$60,000 to $80,000 per year.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You’ll be supported incontinued developmentthrough on-the-job training and mentorship.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce... whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here. Watch this video to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.