Shipping Coordinator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Brantford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions in Brantford, ON is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to support a busy manufacturing operation. This temporary role offers a path to permanent employment for the right candidate and involves coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, working with carriers and internal teams to keep transportation activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities include scheduling shipments by truck, rail, and intermodal modes, managing carrier appointments, preparing shipping

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics coordination or shipping administration.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments across truck, rail, and intermodal transport.
• Manage shipping appointments, schedules, dispatch requirements, and internal priorities.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation with accurate records.
• Maintain organized electronic shipping records and logs for traceability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time arrivals and resolve issues.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Shipping administration

Dispatch

Carrier coordination

ERP systems

Excel / MS Office

Documentation accuracy

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Transportation management systems

Job description

Manufacturing

Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent Competitive hourly rate $23-$27 HR based on experience

Brantford, ON
Manufacturing
Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent
Competitive hourly rate $23-$27 HR based on experience
Our client, an established organization within the manufacturing and distribution sector, is seeking an experienced Shipping Coordinator to support its busy Brantford operation. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right individual.
The Shipping Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, working closely with carriers, internal operations teams, and customers to keep transportation activities running efficiently. This position combines hands‑on logistics coordination with the administrative accuracy required to manage schedules, documentation, inventory movement, and changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments across truck, rail, and intermodal transportation.
• Manage shipping appointments, carrier schedules, dispatch requirements, and internal operational priorities.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to support on‑time pickups, deliveries, and efficient movement of materials.
• Monitor shipments in progress and proactively respond to delays, schedule changes, or transportation issues.
• Receive and prioritize routine and urgent dispatch requests.
• Communicate shipping instructions, requirements, and changes to drivers, warehouse teams, and operations personnel.
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation, ensuring records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain organized electronic shipping records, dispatch logs, and documentation for traceability.
• Coordinate with inventory and operations teams to track materials, storage locations, and special orders.
• Support inventory verification and cycle‑count activities as required.
• Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Inventory, Finance, and Operations to coordinate product arrivals and outgoing shipments.
• Liaise with carriers to resolve service, scheduling, or documentation discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping, dispatch, and administrative processes.
• Ensure shipping activities and documentation meet internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in logistics coordination, shipping administration, dispatch, transportation, or a similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience coordinating truck, rail, or intermodal transportation is an asset.
• Strong logistics scheduling and carrier coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documentation and maintaining records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with carriers, drivers, customers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business applications.
• Experience using ERP, transportation management, inventory, or document management systems.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to work across multiple systems simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust quickly when schedules or priorities change.
• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is an asset.
• Transportation, logistics, or dispatch‑related coursework or certification is considered an asset.
• Available to start quickly and interested in a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent.