Shipping Coordinator

Stance Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Shipping Coordinator at our Kitchener facility.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you are an integral member of Stance’s Shipping department, primarily responsible for planning and improving shipment plans and communication.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Arrange loads and coordinate transportation with outside carriers
- Call customers and arrange deliveries per customer requirements
- Communicate customer priorities with internal stakeholders, such as the Production Manager, Lead Hands, Customer Service and Scheduling
- Determine loading priorities and provide instruction to shipping team
- Ensure transportation resources (drivers, tractors, trailers etc.) are utilized efficiently to minimize delivery costs and adhere to customer delivery requirements
- Prepare and process custom documents for inbound, outbound, and international shipments
- Ensure compliance with all customs regulations and processes on all North American and offshore import and export transactions
- Process and file shipping order documents, as needed
- Actively participate in improving shipping processes, and OTIF (On-time, In-Full) metrics
- Participate in daily and weekly meetings regarding the coordination of material activities for existing and new customer orders
- Coordinate with internal and external suppliers for vendor drop offs and pick ups
- Actively participate in production meetings, as required, and other necessary communications to update shipment plan and make necessary changes to delivery arrangements
- Work across all functions and departments in order to achieve optimal process efficiencies
- Follow all processes to properly update data in computer systems, as required
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, or related discipline
- 3+ years of related working experience, manufacturing or distribution considered an asset
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of supply chain management, preferably with overseas experience
- A practical approach to problem solving
- A proven ability to identify and correct errors
- Strong MS Office skills, specifically in Excel
- Capable of meeting deadlines under pressure
- Experience with Harmonized System (HS) and National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFC) classification codes
- A high level of commitment to customer satisfaction
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Knowledge of North American geography
- Previous experience with an ERP system, CSI/Infor Syteline considered an asset
- Experience working in the transportation industry considered an asset

**Benefits we offer**:
At Stance we recognize that the foundation of our growth and success is our people and teams. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we also provide a comprehensive group benefit plan, an RRSP program with employer matching, training and development opportunities, and the ability to give back to the community through our ongoing outreach initiatives.

**About Stance Healthcare**:
Founded in 2006, Stance manufactures furniture for healing environments, with a particular focus on hospitals and behavioural health facilities. We have a reputation for providing high-quality products, and our mission, Improving Lives by Design, means that our products are designed to create warm, supportive, inspiring, and dignifying spaces. Our products serve to motivate caregivers and reassure patients by contributing to an environment that encourages healing.

**_We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process. _**

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person