Logistics Coordinator

**Job description**

At Vicwest we are "Building for Tomorrow", We are currently looking for a **Logistics Coordinator **for our **new Agassiz** office.

Since 1930, Vicwest has been North America’s metal structure experts - engineering and manufacturing metal roofing and wall systems that withstand our harshest climates. Not only are our products environmentally friendly, but our aim is to produce them in the most environmentally responsible way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s best known building materials suppliers as we embark on a significant growth journey through new product launches & market penetration. As part of the Kingspan Group, Vicwest has an ambitious sustainability program revolving around the impact of building materials on the environment.

**Position Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee the coordination and scheduling of outbound freight, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products across the BC and US West Coast regions.
- Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to negotiate rates, secure capacity, and resolve any transportation issues.
- Monitor and track shipments, providing real-time updates to stakeholders and proactively addressing any delays or disruptions.
- Ensures that all orders are shipped in full with mínimal backorders.
- Ensures that all information required for month-end is processed in a timely manner.
- Obtaining and calculating quotes/rates for shipments.
- Developing weekly shipping schedules and distributing to all relatable personnel.
- Reviewing shipping back logs regularly.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, and any logístical concerns.
- Address customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of outbound freight operations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact logistics operations.
- Accrual and approval of invoices for payment.
- Training of all new employees within the shipping department.
- Other duties and tasks as required and assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and logistics software.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with carriers and customers.
- Experience with forklift operation is preferred.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Strong attention to detail in pricing and packaging.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
- Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., CLTD, APICS, CITT) is a plus.
- SAP experience would be a definite asset
- Experience working with MS Office Suite & Windows; specifically, Outlook, Excel, and Word.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- logistics: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person