Logistics Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Global Food and Ingredients In

Global Food and Ingredients In

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Global Food and Ingredients Inc. ("GFI") is a fast-growing, Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company focused on pulses and specialty crops.

We supply premium plant-based high protein ingredients to customers around the world and are also launching a direct-to-consumer line of plant-based products in North America.

GFI is committed to building a leading organization that does business differently. We have ambitious goals and our team is the key to our success. GFI fosters a work culture that promotes happiness, teamwork, trust, work-life balance and success for our employees.

We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Coordinating logistics, as assigned by the Logistics Manager
Analyzing data received from our sales team to ensure accuracy in documentation
Assisting with accurately entering sales, purchase and logistics data into our system
Accurately coordinating daily activity between the origination locations and the freight companies to ensure that the goods are shipped in a timely and efficient manner
Coordinating the flow of inbound and outbound shipments
Daily tracing and tracking of all shipments through delivery
Organizing logistics activities such as obtaining shipment rates and negotiating with logistics service providers
Working closely with suppliers, carriers and customers to manage shipments and contracts
Verifying the accuracy and completeness of all documentation pertaining to all contracts
Keeping uptodate with export logistics processes and documentation requirements in trade and supply chain processes
Working closely with other departments to ensure smooth execution and visibility of inventory movement and transfers
Other responsibilities as required or assigned

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of logistics experience
Experience in grain administration is an asset
Postsecondary education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and/or Business
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Understanding of international trade & development of pulses and specialty crops is an asset
Detailoriented with the ability to understand the bigger picture
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and adapt to change
Ability to multitask and prioritize
A keen eye for continual process improvement
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Phone
Mail 43 Colborne St, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3