Logistics Coordinator

Willard Meats International Ltd. is looking for an **Logistics Coordinator **to join our team in **Oakville, ON.**

**Job Opening Title**: Logistics Coordinator

**Time Type**: Full time

**Why Work for Willard Meats International Ltd**:

- Advancement within the company
- Employment retirement savings plan
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paramedical services
- Paid time off
- Located on a bus route
- 3 Work schedules to choose from (7:30am to 4:30pm, 8:00am to 5pm, and 8:30am to 5:30pm)
- Social events (BBQs, team building, end of year celebration, Christmas party, etc.)
- Free on-site parking

Willard Meats International Ltd. is a leading global meat sourcing company that exists to help meet the protein requirements of a rapidly changing world. We work with primary producers and processors, moving supply to where demand is great.

At Willard, our greatest asset is our people. The reputation of integrity we have built in the marketplace is a result of continually catering to our clients’ specifications and successfully completing millions of transactions flawlessly

**Accountabilities / Responsibilities**:

- Providing routing and transportation services
- Tracking all shipments to ensure on time delivery
- Having knowledge of what steamship lines, truckers, drayage companies handle certain lanes and pick up locations
- Understanding what type of transportation services to use and when
- Checking customer credit
- Entering daily information in transportation software system and order spreadsheet
- Responsible to follow up with carriers and supplier / load facilities
- Negotiate rates and identify opportunities to reduce costs
- Communicating any additional costs
- Providing excellent customer service to all involved parties
- Complying with SOPs and BRC Global Standards
- Report non-conformances and non-compliance issues of third-party service providers
- Having knowledge and understanding of pricing trends / availability, supply chain demand, customer knowledge, and country requirements
- Building strong relationships with all involved parties in the shipment transaction
- General office duties and all other tasks assigned

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree / college diploma in related field
- Customs and agriculture experience
- Food industry knowledge
- Transportation experience
- 1-2 years in logistics role / related field
- Effective communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Quick learner, motivated to continuously develop and grow
- Flexible, ability to adapt to change
- Fluency in English and Spanish

**In Addition**:
Training and support are always provided, along with an open-door policy to all Managers. Willard Meats International Ltd. encourages open communication and strong relationships, all of which are strengthened and celebrated through rewarded Team Challenges and Team Activities.

Willard Meats International Ltd. offers all its employees’ competitive compensation and benefits, as well as paid time off program.

We thank you in advance for your submissions. Only those applicants that meet our criteria will be contacted.

Willard Meats International Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are within an hour commute from our location in Oakville?
- Do you have at least one year of experience in logistics?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-21