Logistics Coordinator - Taiga Building Products (Toronto)

Taiga Building Products - Milton has a Full-Time, Permanent opening for a Lead Logistics Coordinator. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of logistics processes, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to efficiency and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. OUR COMPANY We are an international wholesale distributor of building products, with over 50 years legacy of serving the retail and industrial sectors across Canada and the United States. As a publicly traded company on the TSX, we are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: This person would be a member of, and Lead, the Logistics Team with the responsibility to successfully implement Taiga’s logistical needs and functions, including but not limited to: - Assess internal Taiga freight requirements to negotiate competitive market rates and secure reliable freight services - Coordination of inbound and outbound material using various systems (BisTrack, Freight Boards, WMS, OptiRoute, ScanTrack) - Follow up and maintain the status of scheduled inbound and outbound shipments - Stay current with industry trends that will influence the supply, demand, and cost related to Taiga’s freight requirements - Ability to create Customs documentation for cross border freight movements - Review and process freight and custom invoices efficiently and accurately - Interact with railways and represent the interests of Taiga’s rail-serviced operations - Interact with suppliers, carriers, and internal operations to maintain a positive and collaborative work setting - Liaison between Taiga’s accounts payable and truck companies’ accounts receivables - Troubleshoot WMS inaccuracies to ensure operational efficiency. - Assist in cycle counting, lost unit locating, and bin label maintenance. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: - Understanding various modes of transportation and processes - Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain flexibility - Strong communication skills and an ability to resolve issues promptly - Initiate situational assessment and proactively action resolutions independently - Be resourceful to find quick and accurate ways to overcome difficulties - Confidence to successfully manage internal and external business relationships and resources - Multitask with precision in a fast-paced environment - Experience with large material and transport equipment is an asset COMPENSATION: - Annual Salary : $50,000 - $60,000 - Dental care - Extended health care - Life insurance - RRSP contribution - Vision care HOW TO APPLY? We encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing\ "Lead Logistics Coordinator -Milton\ " to. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one? WHY WORK FOR TAIGA? Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us . Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p5oji