Logistics Specialist - Richmond, Canada - Konscious Foods

Konscious Foods

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

We are a new entrant in the food and beverage industry with a focus on plant-based food products that are tasty, sustainable and convenient.

Our core team has over 100 combined years of culinary, marketing, engineering, and food science expertise in creating and developing novel and innovative products.

We are committed to elevating plant-based eating by combining culinary excellence with wholesome ingredients to create delicious meals and snack options for everyone.

We are looking for inclusive and safety-focused teammates who want to grow and develop with us.

About the Position
The Logistics Specialist brings strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills to the Operations team.

The role will require effective internal/external coordination to achieve production and sales targets while maintaining quality, distribution, and cost requirements.

Reporting directly to the Director of Procurement, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for optimizing the logistics process to meet organizational goals.

What You Will Do

Assist managing material planning, inventory control, shipping and receiving activities
Develop material forecast aligned with sales and cost reports
Organise shipping/receiving schedules and communicate activities to the involved parties
Prepare and compile all necessary shipping documents for domestic and crossborder transport
Record and analyze supply chain processes and metrics (system flow, cycle times, order accuracy, costs, delivery and return rates, etc)
Monitor supplier performance on ability to meet quality and delivery requirements Collaborate with Operations, Productions, and Quality Assurance teams to identify new suppliers
Assess material handling equipment needs for loading, unloading, moving, and storing materials
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and thirdparty carries to resolve concerns
Determine opportunities to increase turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service

Who You Are

Bring 2 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, and inventory control roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry
Have a logistics or supply chain diploma (an asset)
Possess a general understanding of import/export regulations and crossborder logistics
Proficient with MS Office suite and Inventory Control ERP modules
Able to write, read, and present performance reports
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
Able to meet deadlines in a highpaced environment
Adaptable and responsive to changing circumstances
Able to prioritize projects based on operational needs
Selfdriven to work independently with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
Have a visionary approach to continuous improvement with Lean Manufacturing techniques

Why Work for Us

We are an innovative, inclusive and safetyfocused team
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits
We operate out of our newly developed stateoftheart facility
We provide training and mentoring
We support continuous growth and learning
We take pride in our work and want to succeed together

Logistical Requirements

This is a full-time opportunity and will require the Logistics Specialist to work Monday to Friday out of our newly developed production facility at 23220 Fraserwood Way, Richmond.

Our core business hours are 8:00 to 5:00 PM. Occasionally, you will be requested to work overtime to meet deadlines and departmental goals.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: