Logistics Coordinator

Seeking Logistics Coordinator for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups.

The Logistics Co-ordinator will provide support to the Toronto consolidation and logistics operational team, to help ensure the effective management of consolidation activities through to the final delivery to the end customer. Work as a key member of the team supporting the Teknion manufacturing plants and work closely with the Quebec Consolidation center. Utilize all transportation services in the most economical and efficient manner

Responsibilities:

• Support the logistics operations team.: provide day to day leadership and guidance
• Work in collaboration with the logistics support group (Load planning, Quality management and claims, Packaging issues)
• Inspect damages arriving at the consolidation center from manufacturing locations and advise of the issues and potential corrective actions.
• Work with Manufacturing locations and other FCC locations to replace lost or damaged product as necessary
• Ensure all logistics-related operations comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and other regulatory rules and regulations.
• Participate to ensure the existence, maintenance, and functioning of an adequate system of internal controls in all functional areas of the department.
• Support the Teknion Manufacturing Plants with any questions or requirements for labeling.
• Provide leadership support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions and transportation pricing requests.
• Promote the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the company’s logistics vendors; participate in the performance reviews in order to identify service and cost reduction opportunities and to manage costs.
• Evaluate and review the company’s logistics services business practices, update and develop process documentation, streamline opportunities, eliminate non-value added activities and help out managing KPI’s, in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Embrace continuous improvement best within the distribution center and manufacturing facilities.
• Support business growth as needed by analyzing logistical problems and developing new solutions as required, including system changes.
• Work closely with the R+B logistics group to ensure that all logistics practices are consistent between the two groups and transparent to the customer.
• Ensure that operating IT systems support the Logistics groups requirements.
• Support any new systems implementations.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Logistics Planning
• 5 – 10 years of progressive experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational and problem solving skills
• Good understanding of Teknion’s operational and manufacturing process
• Good understanding of Teknion’s business practices and products
• Strong PC application skills (eg. Microsoft Office, ERP)
• People management skills
• Ability to travel as required

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process.  It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.