Logistics & Distribution Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Kotn

Kotn

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Kotn, we are reimagining the way our everyday items are made and purchased, beginning with your wardrobe, setting a new standard for social impact and traceability.

Founded in February 2015, Kotn has been featured in over 80 publications such as New York Times, GQ, Vogue, Elle, and The Wall St.

Journal.

Kotn was founded in Toronto by three best friends, who were fed up with compromising on quality, design, sustainability, brand experience, and price.

What you'll be doing:

Work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate logistics and ensure DTC, Wholesale and Retail orders are shipped on time
Organize shipments, create manifests and provide delivery information to appropriate teams including Customer Service, Wholesale, Retail, Production and Marketing
Monitor inbound, outbound, and return shipments daily to ensure that they meet specifications and are delivered on time
Work with logistics providers and customs brokers to clear shipments from customs and troubleshoot shipment issues
Audit supplier commercial paperwork for compliance
Follow up with internal and external stakeholders daily to identify and resolve the various issues identified
Monitor performance of various service and software providers
Ensure proper company warehouse and supplychain procedures are followed
Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and maintaining databases
Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure maximum transparency and traceability of product movement
Procure and manage inventory levels of packaging supplies
Assist with month endreporting and routine reporting
Visit retail and warehousing locations to promote process compliance and service level agreements
Support with continuous improvement initiatives as they pertain to logistics and distribution management

What you'll bring:
Affinity for Data

You have a preference for working with numbers, spreadsheets and systems.

Organization

You think logically, communicate clearly, and execute tasks in a structured, systematic manner.

Team Skills

You are very comfortable collaborating with an eclectic workforce including varied backgrounds, diverse cultural orientations, and different mind-sets.

Adaptability

You are capable of adjusting to a fast-paced and dynamic environment (characteristic of a start-up), learning new things quickly and always seeking ways to do things more effectively and efficiently.

Additional Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration or SCM
English, full professional proficiency
2+ years of proven experience in logistics and supplychain management, working with international logistics
Computersavvy with a working knowledge of logistics/IMS software (ERP)
Knowledge of the global logistics and transportation industry
Experience with customs documentation
Solid experience in Microsoft Office Suite
High level of analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent people skills, and a positive, solutionsfocused mindset
Highly organized and able to see tasks through to final completion
Flexible and proactive with regards to daytoday work