Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the overall logistics support within the CANPACK US Logistics department. This includes completion of daily reporting, audits supporting the logistics department, reviewing vendor invoices for timely payment, communication with transportation providers, and coordinating both domestic, and international, shipments with proper documentation to support CANPACKs freight needs. Logistics Coordinators will be the point of contact for support document requests to facilitate timely communication in support of the logistics department.

Shift: Friday thru Tuesday, 3pm -11pm

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Supervise and ensure logistics processes operate to department standards and communicate any deviations that will impact freight movements.
• Supervise and ensure logistics documentation: inbound, outbound, and other orders are recorded and held in the SAP system and other programs.
• Organize, generate, and prepare accurate reports based on forecast and execution, stock accuracy to support business needs.
• File claims when defective products are discovered in external warehouses.
• Monitor loading/unloading and production schedules to align scheduled freight movements.
• Ensure proper paperwork archiving in line with agreed standards providing easy and fast access.
• Ensure data compatibility of all shipment documentation in the SAP system and other programs with physical material flow.
• Maintain familiarity with and understanding of daily freight movements in support of business needs.
• Organize and analyze inventory movements to external warehouse locations from US plant locations
• Track and trace complaints regarding external warehouse process.
• Check invoices related to external warehousing process: finished goods, raw material, packaging, and other logistic services for accuracy, and authorize stage one for payable department to issue payment.
• Enter raw material receipts and inventory transactions in SAP
• Track and receive inbound returnable packaging from dunnage supplier
• Assist in outbound warehouse operations as needed
• Provide team with necessary information and tools to effectively execute functions supporting business needs.
• Identify, review, and present opportunities to improve logistics processes within plant facilities as well as external warehouses.
• Active participation in both internal and external audits.
• Participate in root cause analysis, after action reviews, and other process improvement meetings
• Maintain/update department reports, tracking files, and logs for weekly Management reviews.
• Ensure compliance with the occupational health & safety, environment, and quality regulations
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 5+ years transportation/logistics experience preferred
• SAP and TMS experience a plus.
• US imports/exports experience a plus
• Must have a high level of computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to provide accurate entry of data and ability to handle tasks as assigned
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Knowledge of ISO, 5S, and continuous improvement programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
• Ability to plan, schedule tasks, manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks at once