07 Nov
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Intco Canada
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Concord
07 Nov
Intco Canada
Concord
Position Overview
Intco Canada Inc. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Coordinator to support its production and transportation logistics operations.
This role is responsible for coordinating customer order requirements with overseas manufacturing facilities, monitoring production schedules, arranging international freight transportation, coordinating warehouse inventory movements, and managing shipping and customs documentation.
The successful candidate will work closely with overseas manufacturing facilities, freight forwarders, customs brokers, third-party warehouse operators and internal departments to coordinate the movement of products from overseas production facilities to Canadian warehouses and customer destinations.
Due to the increasing complexity of the company's international supply chain operations and growing distribution activities, this position is essential for maintaining efficient production coordination, transportation planning, inventory availability and timely order fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate customer order requirements with overseas manufacturing facilities and assist in arranging production orders based on confirmed product specifications, order quantities and delivery requirements.
- Communicate with overseas manufacturing facilities to confirm product availability, production capacity, order quantities and estimated production completion dates.
- Monitor production progress and coordinate production schedules with overseas manufacturing teams to ensure orders are completed and prepared for shipment according to established timelines.
- Coordinate order processing arrangements with overseas manufacturing facilities, including following up on product pricing confirmations, order approvals, production arrangements and related documentation.
- Coordinate international freight transportation with freight forwarders and shipping agents, including obtaining freight quotations, arranging ocean freight bookings and confirming vessel schedules and container loading arrangements.
- Prepare, review and process shipping and customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, eManifest and other applicable import/export documents.
- Monitor international shipment progress, including vessel departures, transit schedules, port arrivals, container movements and customs clearance status, and follow up on transportation delays or other logistics issues.
- Coordinate customs clearance and inland transportation arrangements with customs brokers, freight forwarders and local transportation providers to facilitate timely cargo delivery.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound inventory movements with third-party warehouse operators, including warehouse receiving, stock transfers, customer pickups and shipment releases.
- Monitor warehouse inventory levels, product availability and stock movements, and maintain accurate inventory records using computerized inventory management systems and spreadsheets.
- Prepare and maintain inventory, shipment and logistics reports to track stock availability, order fulfillment, shipment progress and warehouse activities.
- Coordinate with customers, overseas manufacturing facilities, warehouse personnel and logistics service providers to resolve order fulfillment issues, inventory discrepancies and delivery delays.
- Track container arrival dates, Last Free Days (LFD), warehouse delivery schedules and container return arrangements, and follow up on potential demurrage charges and transportation-related issues.
Why This Position Is Critical (Business Need Explanation)
Intco Canada Inc. operates an international supply chain involving overseas manufacturing facilities, international freight transportation, Canadian warehouse operations and customer distribution.
The coordination of production orders, transportation schedules, inventory availability and shipping documentation is essential to maintaining productive supply chain operations.
As the company continues to manage a growing volume of customer orders and international shipments, a dedicated Logistics Coordinator is required to ensure that products move efficiently from overseas production facilities to local warehouses and customer destinations.
This role ensures we can:
- Coordinate production orders and manufacturing schedules with overseas facilities.
- Monitor international freight transportation and shipment schedules.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse stock availability.
- Ensure shipping and customs documentation is properly prepared and processed.
- Coordinate warehouse receiving, inventory movements and customer deliveries.
- Identify and follow up on production delays, transportation disruptions and inventory discrepancies.
Overall, this position supports the company's supply chain efficiency, inventory availability and timely fulfillment of customer orders.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management,
Transportation Management, International Business, International Trade, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, supplemented with relevant professional training and experience.
- Master degree is an asset
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in logistics coordination, international trade operations, supply chain management or transportation logistics.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating international shipments, overseas manufacturing orders, production schedules, freight forwarding arrangements and warehouse inventory operations. Experience involving shipments from China and Vietnam to Canada is especially preferred.
- Practical experience preparing and processing international shipping and customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and import/export documentation.
- Experience coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and third-party warehouse providers.
- Experience monitoring production schedules, shipment timelines, container movements, warehouse inventory and delivery arrangements.
- Languages:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Mandarin is an asset
Technical Competencies
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using computerized inventory management systems, warehouse management systems and logistics tracking platforms.
- Knowledge of international shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and customs documentation.
- Ability to prepare and maintain inventory, shipment and logistics reports.
- Familiarity with international freight transportation (espically China, Vietnam to Canada), customs clearance procedures and warehouse inventory processes.
Preferred Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in handling logistics documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple customer orders, production schedules and shipment timelines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up abilities.
- Self-driven and confident in coordinating with multiple departments and external service providers.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international business environment.
Terms of Employment
- On-site (In person) | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- 40 hours per week.
- Three-month probation period.
Pay: $5,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
📌 Logistics Coordinator (Concord)
🏢 Intco Canada
📍 Concord