Shipping Coordinator

AGI | Global Food Infrastructure•Lethbridge, AB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for providing planning, administration, and technical direction for outgoing product. This position must ensure that planning/shipping is making efficient use of resources and meeting the needs of the customer. Must be able to communicate and coordinate with customers, sales team and third parties.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum two years’ experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize work and multitask
Possess advanced Microsoft Excel and computer skills
Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language
Strong work ethic and drive
Ability to coordinate and liaise with various departments and external contacts
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and short deadlines

Nice To Haves

Understanding of manufacturing and production is an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure the shipping process is being consistently followed.
Participate in weekly scheduling meeting and daily production meeting
Create, maintain, and update locked shipping schedule that meets customer requirements and production capacity
Liaise with customers, sales department, plant/production managers, third party contractors, freight carrier and production planning staff to ensure customer deadlines are met
Create and process shipments in ERP system
Reference engineer drawings to build loads and relay information to carriers
Obtain freight quotes for shipping needs and customer requests
Maintain and update existing databases pertaining to outgoing product
Cooperating with all areas within the company to ensure overall company goals are met
Implementing cost-effective procedures and process improvements
Occasional use of indoor and outdoor forklift
Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned