About the client:

A North American importer specializing in wood panel and building materials, known for its solid global supplier network, quality assurance standards, and customer-focused supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and enter purchase orders and cost sheets into the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Maintain and update purchase orders with real-time status, costing, and delivery information
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including ocean and land freight
- Communicate with freight forwarders, trucking companies, and shipping partners to manage delivery schedules and logistics execution
- Ensure ERP reflects up-to-date shipment and delivery status at all times
- Validate shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Arrange transportation from ports/docks to customer sites or warehouses
- Manage timely payment of shipping charges to facilitate container release
- Prepare and manage import and customs documentation; liaise with customs brokers as required
- Ensure compliance with all applicable import regulations
- Maintain inventory records within the ERP system and support month-end inventory reconciliation with accounting and warehouse partners
- Conduct periodic warehouse visits to perform or validate physical inventory counts
- Coordinate warehouse releases and monitor inventory movement and outstanding orders




- Generate sales confirmations and proforma invoices; maintain and track sales orders in ERP
- Provide customers and internal stakeholders with timely order status updates and shipment notifications
- Perform general administrative duties including filing, answering phones, receptionist support, and ordering office supplies
- Manage logistics operations involving the import of large, heavy materials into the US and Canada, ensuring efficiency and compliance

Qualifications

- Proven experience in logistics coordination, supply chain, or a related role
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs processes, and import regulations, particularly for US and Canadian markets
- Experience handling logistics for large, heavy materials is highly preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, as well as database and email systems
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate work under tight timelines
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with vendors, warehouses, and customers
- Experience in the lumber industry is an asset but not required
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively

Salary and Benefits: $55,000 - $65,000 | Benefits | Paid Vacation | RRSP

Location: Downtown, Vancouver

📌 Logistics Coordinator - vancouver
🏢 Goldbeck Recruiting
📍 Vancouver