Shipping Coordinator

Bevo Farms Ltd; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant supplier is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage shipping operations. You will oversee product shipments, supervise team members, and ensure accuracy in logistics. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, experience in shipping environments, and proficiency in ERP systems and Office 365. The position offers a competitive salary, paid vacation, and health benefits after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Extended health benefits

Employer-matched RRSP

Free parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping, dispatch, or brokerage environments required.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of shipping and receiving department.
• Supervise, train, and mentor shipping team members.
• Plan and prioritize shipments per delivery timelines and customer needs.
• Collaborate with operations team to achieve daily shipment goals.

Skills

ERP systems proficiency

Data entry and management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office 365 applications

Job description

About Bevo Farms Ltd.

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants. Bevo operates four facilities in the lower mainland of British Columbia and two facilities in the province of Alberta.

Summary

The Shipping Coordinator plays a key role within the shipping and operations team, ensuring the efficient management of product shipments and receipts. This position involves overseeing the shipping and receiving process, coordinating logistics, and ensuring all operations meet high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the shipping and receiving department.
• Supervise, train, and mentor shipping team members to enhance performance and productivity.
• Plan, prepare, and prioritize shipments according to scheduled delivery timelines and customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to achieve daily shipment goals and address any operational challenges.
• Review customer sales orders, skid sheets, and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Generate and prepare necessary shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, skid labels, and customs paperwork.
• Maintain up-to-date records and enter data into the ERP system for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Confirm receipt of goods, verify quantities, and input information into the ERP system for inventory and procurement.
• Obtain freight quotes, handle authorization procedures, and arrange transportation for domestic and international shipments, ensuring cost-efficiency and timely deliveries.
  
  

Required Skills Or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in shipping, dispatch, or brokerage environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and related software.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Able to begin work at 6 am on business days, with occasional hours required on Saturdays.
• Must possess own transportation
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits plan after 3- month probation period
• Group RRSP (employer-matched) after 1 year of employment
• Free parking