Logistics Coordinator

**Position**: Logistics Coordinator

**Location**: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec

**Status**: Contractual - 18 months (maternity leave replacement)

Have you just graduated or are you in the process of graduating in a transportation or supply chain related field? Are you passionate about the field and looking for an opportunity to learn more about logistics? Do you want to be involved in projects while coordinating local and international shipments? This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a professional Logistic team since it’s an entry-level role

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec as Logistics Coordinator. This is a full-time role to replace a maternity leave for an 18-months period.

Working in a team environment, the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound shipments by focusing on marine freight. The Logistics Coordinator will interact with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high level of satisfaction The team is ready to take you under its wing and show you the inner workings of the business. You will be trained by professionals who are passionate about the field.

Who are we? Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra, a Quebec-based company, is dedicated to its 500+ employees located in Canada and the United States. We are known for our superior execution in providing quality supply chain services.

Quadra Chemicals is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. This is a great opportunity to come and learn hands-on logistics, import and export of different products such as food grade, pharmaceutical, hazardous materials and more You will learn about different transportation methods through extensive training with your colleagues.

What will be your main responsibilities as a Logistic Coordinator?:

- Coordinate product flow by working in a fast-paced team environment to meet the needs of the client and internal stakeholders
- Navigating OTM (Oracle Transportation Management) and communicating with partners to arrange and track ocean shipments from origin to their final destinations, including inbound purchase orders, drop shipments to customers, local customer deliveries and inter-branch transfers
- Work with partners to minimize delays and expedite shipments to meet customer needs. Communicate delays by entering follow-up information and communicating directly with appropriate personnel
- Responsible for compliance with EH&S and quality procedures
- Responsible for the cost of each transaction and investigating discrepancies to prevent recurrence
- Maintain shipment tracking, exception reporting and updating OTM and internal stakeholders accordingly
- Ensures that shipping and receiving records are entered into the system in accordance with quality procedures and reports any quantity/cost/quality discrepancies to the Procurement Specialists
- Help ensure that all necessary import documentation is available to optimize customs duties, brokerage and demurrage charges
- Responsible for working with carriers and internal stakeholders on damaged freight

What qualifications are needed to be successful in this position?:

- College diploma or university certificate in transportation management, supply chain management, operations management or any related field
- Good knowledge of geography and proven mathematical skills
- Ability to solve problems, multi-task and set priorities while working independently in a high-performance team culture
- Proven communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- People person with a willingness to learn new systems and processes
- Ability to build relations and work collaboratively as a team
- Comfortable with the Microsoft Suite; experience in an advanced ERP system (E1/SAP), OTM or Salesforce is an asset
- Experience in ocean freight transport would be considered an asset
- Passionate, motivated, caring individual.

At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented and supportive environment, but also plenty of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and committed team in a growing, people-oriented, Great Place to Work® certified organization. In addition to being Great Place to Work® certified, Quadra has been recognized as one of the Best Managed Companies for over 19 years You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

**The benefits of choosing this position at Quadra?**:

- Competitive salary for an entry level role
- Benefits coverage for our contractual employees
- Programs offered to employees to improve their quality of life (Wellness Portfolio)
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