Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

Friesen-Group-of-Companie; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator at Friesen-Group-of-Companie in Abbotsford, Canada, will coordinate inbound and outbound transportation across all company facilities, managing freight by truck, rail, intermodal, ocean, and bulk tanker to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of ingredients, commodities, and finished products.

You will work with Procurement, Operations, Production, Sales, carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to monitor shipments, resolve issues,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, or freight coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple transportation modes.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, or BI tools preferred.
• Experience working with Operations and Production teams in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience using AI-assisted reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across all company facilities.
• Schedule and track transportation by truckload, rail, intermodal, ocean, and bulk tanker.
• Maintain freight records, bills of lading, and shipment tracking data.
• Communicate delays or service disruptions to stakeholders.
• Develop transportation schedules that align with production and inventory needs.
• Support logistics reporting, KPI dashboards, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, business administration, or related field

SCMP, CITT or related designation asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

TheSupply Chain & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinatinginbound and outbound transportation across all company facilities. The positionmanages freight movements by truck, rail, intermodal, ocean container, and bulktanker to support reliable, safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery ofingredients, commodities, and finished products.

Working closely with Procurement, Operations,Production, Sales, suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, and customsbrokers, the coordinator monitors shipments, resolves transportation issues,maintains accurate documentation, and identifies opportunities to reduce costsand improve transportation efficiency. The position also supports logisticsreporting, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow companypolicies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Workcollaboratively with internal departments, suppliers, customers, and transportation providers.
• Support companyobjectives related to safety, quality, service, cost control, andcontinuous improvement.
• Maintain aprofessional and positive representation of the company.
• Perform other relatedduties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Transportation Coordination

• Coordinateinbound and outbound shipments of bulk commodities, packaged ingredients,and some finished products.
• Scheduleand track transportation by full truckload, less-than-truckload, rail,intermodal, ocean container, and bulk tanker.
• Coordinatedelivery appointments and ensure suppliers, carriers, receiving teams,Operations, and Production are aligned on timing, quantity, and deliveryrequirements.
• Monitorshipments from origin to destination and communicate delays, servicedisruptions, or changes to affected stakeholders.
• Resolvetransportation issues involving delays, shortages, damages, misseddeliveries, and incomplete documentation.
• Maintainaccurate freight records, bills of lading, rail documentation, containerinformation, and shipment tracking data.

Rail, Intermodal, and Ocean Freight

• Coordinaterailcar and intermodal container movements and maintain communication withcarriers and service providers.
• Monitorrailcar cycle times, vessel schedules, container movements, and equipmentreturn requirements.
• Workwith Operations and Production to support timely unloading and reducedemurrage and detention charges.
• Coordinatewith customs brokers, freight forwarders, ports, drayage providers, andcarriers to support import clearance and on-time delivery.
• Ensure required import and transportation documentation is complete and submitted on time.

Transportation Planning andCarrier Management

• Developtransportation schedules that support production requirements, inventoryneeds, and customer commitments.
• Workwith Procurement to secure transportation capacity for incomingingredients.
• Obtainand compare freight rates and assist with carrier selection, contractreviews, and freight negotiations.
• Buildeffective working relationships with transportation providers and maintaincarrier contact and service records.
• Monitorcarrier performance, transportation costs, transit times, and servicereliability.
• Identifyopportunities to improve truck and trailer utilization, reduce emptymiles, and balance company-owned transportation assets with third-partycarriers.
• Support contingency planning duringtransportation and supply chain disruptions.

Reporting and ContinuousImprovement

• Maintaintransportation reports, scorecards, dashboards, and key performanceindicators.
• Analyzefreight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, transit times,demurrage, detention, and company truck utilization.
• UseExcel, Power Query, Power BI, ERP systems, and other available tools to improve reporting and transportation visibility.
• Identifytrends, cost-saving opportunities, and service improvements, and provideactionable recommendations to management.
• Support logistics improvement projects, standard operating procedures, automation, and appropriate use of AI-assisted tools.
• Assist with improving shipment visibility, operational efficiency, and transportation processes across facilities.

Receiving and Inventory Accuracy

• Supportaccurate and timely inventory transactions and receiving records.
• Identify,document, and escalat e quantity variances, damage, and missing orincomplete shipment documentation.
• Workwith Procurement, warehouse, receiving, and logistics personnel to resolvereceipt discrepancies.
• Participate in scheduled inventory counts and help ensure that established count procedures are followed consistently.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain,procurement, or freight coordination.
• Experiencemanaging multiple transportation modes preferred.
• Feed,agriculture, grain, commodity, manufacturing, or food industry experienceconsidered a strong asset.
• Experiencecoordinating bulk commodity shipments preferred.
• Experienceworking closely with Operations and Production teams in a manufacturingenvironment preferred.
• Experience usingadvanced Excel, Power BI, business intelligence, or other data analyticstools preferred.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools for reporting, analysis, process improvement, or operational decision support is considered an asset.

EDUCATION

• Diplomaor degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, businessadministration, or a related field is preferred.
• Anequivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will beconsidered.
• SCMP, CITT, or a related supply chain ortransportation designation is an asset.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strongunderstanding of transportation and logistics operations.
• Effectiveplanning, scheduling, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strongproficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Query or Power BIis preferred.
• Ability tointerpret transportation, inventory, operational, and financial data anddevelop practical recommendations.
• Strongorganizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability tocoordinate multiple shipments and priorities in a time-sensitiveenvironment.
• High level ofaccuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive,self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while collaboratingacross departments.
• Commitment to the company values of hard work, highstandards, honesty, and harmony.

The Position is 100% on-site