Our client is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator to support transportation operations across multiple facilities.

This role is ideal for someone with robust organizational and analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with Procurement, Operations, Production, Sales, suppliers, and transportation providers, you will coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, monitor freight performance, resolve logistical challenges, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Transportation Coordination Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of bulk commodities, packaged ingredients, and finished products.

Schedule and track shipments by truckload, LTL, rail, intermodal, ocean container, and bulk tanker.

Coordinate delivery appointments and ensure suppliers, carriers, and internal teams are aligned on schedules and requirements.

Monitor shipments, communicate delays, resolve transportation issues, and maintain accurate shipping documentation.

Rail, Intermodal & Ocean Freight Coordinate railcar and container movements, vessel schedules, and equipment returns.

Work with Operations and Production to support timely unloading and minimize demurrage and detention costs.

Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, ports, drayage providers, and carriers to support import clearance and timely deliveries.





Ensure transportation and import documentation is complete and accurate.

Transportation Planning & Carrier Management Develop transportation schedules aligned with production needs, inventory levels, and customer commitments.

Work with Procurement to secure transportation capacity for incoming materials.

Obtain and compare freight rates, support carrier selection and negotiations, and maintain strong provider relationships.

Monitor carrier performance, freight costs, transit times, and service reliability.

Identify opportunities to improve truck utilization, reduce empty miles, and optimize transportation resources.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement Maintain transportation reports, dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators.

Analyze freight costs, on-time delivery, carrier performance, and equipment utilization to identify savings and service improvements.

Use Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and ERP systems to improve reporting and transportation visibility.

Support process improvements, automation, and AI-assisted reporting tools.

Receiving & Inventory Support Maintain accurate receiving records and inventory transactions.

Investigate shipment discrepancies, damaged goods, and missing documentation with internal teams.

Participate in inventory counts and support inventory accuracy.

📌 Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator (Abbotsford)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Abbotsford