Logistics Coordinator

GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc•Dartmouth, NS

16d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Logistics Coordinator! The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, planning, and coordinating the full-cycle shipment process. Working closely with internal and external clients, this role serves as the primary point of contact for logistics updates, inquiries, and concerns. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance, the Logistics Coordinator applies supply management principles and best practices to support efficient, seamless logistics operations and contribute to the success of the organization.

Requirements

Post-secondary certificate/ diploma in a Business, related field, equivalent career experience in Shipping & Receiving or Logistics.
Minimum three (3) years experience planning, coordinating, delegating, managing team communication, and handling escalations.
Minimum three (3) years experience using Sage, or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Intermediate level computer and technology capabilities and experience using Microsoft products, internet, quoting tools, and research.
Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS and Forklift certification (or ability to successfully obtain)
All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

Nice To Haves

Communication: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Proactively communicate and listen respectfully, building trust and credibility with team members and management.
Organization and Time Management: Effectively prioritize projects, tasks, resources, and deadlines; demonstrate effective time management skills by prioritizing, delegating and monitoring progress and performance.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgement, and natural capability to solution complex problems.
Service Oriented: Actively listen for customer needs, professionally communicate, set expectations, and deliver on commitments.
Detail Oriented: Demonstrate the ability and desire to work on highly detailed information and tasks; translate detailed information into report summaries tailored to intended audience.

Responsibilities

Proactively plan and coordinate the full-cycle logistic process for national to international shipments.
Support the Program Manager with the logistic details related to complex shipments.
Prepare and process online customs information and documentation for international shipments.
Act as primary representative for internal and external logistics inquiries.
Oversee quality management of shipments, documentation, and communication with stakeholders.
Coordinate, communicate and document dangerous goods shipments.
Schedule incoming shipments from third-party vendors.
Report known and foreseeable workflow, safety, compliance, shipment discrepancies delays and/or concerns to management in real-time.
Maintain shipment tracking systems and documentation in real-time.
Coordinate and delegate material handling tasks to teams.
Contribute to and seek input for continuous improvement of workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist the leadership team with reporting, data management, and ad-hoc projects.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and other departments and leadership.
Manage inventory movement between company warehouse and third-party off site storage location.