Logistics Specialist

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada Konscious Foods Full time

**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 cross-border 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 third-party 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 cross-border 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 high-paced environment
- Adaptable and responsive to changing circumstances
- Able to prioritize projects based on operational needs
- Self-driven 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 safety-focused team
- We offer competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits
- We operate out of our newly developed state-of-the-art 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**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- logistics: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

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