Logistics Coordinator
Logistics Coordinator
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: ANCASTER,ON
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.
In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues our goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
Position Summary:
The Distribution Coordinator will be a team member in the daily operation of the Distribution Center in Ancaster, ON for Bimbo Canada, a part of Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world. They will be responsible for ensuring the proper execution of all shipments. They will act as warehouse customer service & will coordinate between other areas of the business (Plant, Sales, Transportation, etc.) & the warehouse operation. The associate must meet Bimbo Canada standards in quality, GMP’s, safety, security and productivity. #LI-Onsite #LI-RM1
- Dock Scheduling
- Stage product for IO (Independent Operators)
- Process inbound/outbound shipments
- Assign drivers to dock doors and communicate with warehouse staff on load & pick priority
- Corresponds and communicates with customers/carriers over the phone and email.
- Follow shipping requirements for customer specific loads
- Coordinate with team members to ensure that all assigned tasks processes standards are met
- Complete site specific KPIs (add commentary)
- Ensure the on-time delivery of carriers
- Interface with broader Supply Chain Team
- Coordinate with the bakeries on all shipping stock issues
- Responsible for master sanitation schedule of the warehouse
- Completing audit complaint tasks on a regular basis
- Perform other duties and tasks as directed
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- 2 years’ experience in warehouse environment
- Working knowledge of Oracle/WMS preferred.
- Experience with Windows Excel, Word, and Outlook programs.
- Lean or Six Sigma Experience Preferred
Qualifications:
- Mature and conscientious attitude.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Strong leadership & organization skills
- MS Excel and Outlook experience.
- Forklift license.
- Basic Math skills.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other departments.
- Ability to work flexible hours including some mandatory weekends and overtime.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The associate frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus.
Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.