Logistics Coordinator
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Logistics Coordinator to plan organize schedule and coordinate logistics activities across our this role you will work closely with Production Project Managers site crews customers and external suppliers to ensure finished products and equipment are transported safely on time and in the most cost-effective manner.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction environment and takes ownership of seeing tasks through from start to finish.
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Project Managers Production site crews customers and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of products and equipment
- Plan and manage transportation timing routes and modes using both in-house and external resources cost-effectively
- Schedule pick-ups and deliveries for production purchasing construction maintenance and accounting departments
- Coordinate painters loaders and drivers to ensure products are coated loaded and shipped on schedule
- Verify painting loading and trailer configurations against bills of lading before release from the facility
- Review orders and shipment contents prior to dispatch
- Prepare accurate bills of lading shipping documents permits and customs documentation
- Ensure all transportation activities comply with safety regulations and permitting requirements
- Complete purchase orders and coordinate timely delivery and pick-up of finished items
- Supervise and coordinate logistics staff (e.g. truck drivers) based on availability and shipping needs
- Resolve transportation import/export customer and logistics system issues
- Negotiate transportation and logistics charges with suppliers and customers
- Monitor packaging and labeling accuracy
- Provide backup support to purchasing production processing quality and inventory management
- Prepare accurate reports for management
- Follow company policies procedures and processes
- Contribute to safety quality assurance LEAN initiatives continuous improvement and a respectful workplace
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma required
- Minimum 5 years of related logistics or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Training in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and knowledge of U.S. logistics requirements considered an asset
Skills & Competencies
- Teamwork: Strong ability to collaborate and act as a key link between Production and sites/customers
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable adjusting to changing production site and customer demands
- Ownership: Takes initiative and follows tasks through to completion
- Strong organizational time-management and multitasking skills
- Detail-oriented patient and focused with strong communication abilities
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word Outlook)
- Experience with Tekla Powerfab Bluebeam ERP systems database management and/or scheduling software is an asset
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing facility environment with dust and moderate-to-loud noise levels
- PPE required (hard hat safety footwear etc.)
- Regular sitting talking and hearing; occasional stooping kneeling crouching and lifting up to 20 lbs
- Vision requirements include close vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
A little bit about us
Marid Industries Ltd.
Marid Industries is a privately owned custom manufacturing business based in Windsor Junction just outside of Metro Halifax. Marid is a full-service contractor unlike many companies in the structural steel business. Marid is a fabricator as well as a construction company with ample engineering capabilities.
Flexibility is a key Marid quality. No matter what the finished product-a simple utilitarian warehouses a modern school or a complex finished public space - the required skill sets are available with the Marid Industries organization.
We are committed to supporting and challenging our employees to be the most capable competent and well trained in the industry.
Are you interested
Work With Us
- Stable full-time hours
- Opportunity to work closely with operations production and project teams
- Role with real impact on efficiency safety and customer satisfaction
- Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- On-site parking
- Great team culture
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pension plan available
- Paid time off
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
