Junior Logistics Coordinator

Global Food and Ingredients Inc. ("GFI") is a fast-growing, Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company focused on pulses and specialty crops. We supply premium plant-based high protein ingredients to customers around the world and are also launching a direct-to-consumer line of plant-based products in North America.

GFI is committed to building a leading organization that does business differently. We have ambitious goals and our team is the key to our success. GFI fosters a work culture that promotes happiness, teamwork, trust, work-life balance and success for our employees.

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Logistics Coordinator in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing data received from our sales team to ensure accuracy in documentation
• Assisting with accurately entering sales, purchase and logistics data into our system
• Accurately coordinating daily activity between the origination locations and the freight companies to ensure that the goods are shipped in a timely and efficient manner
• Coordinating the flow of inbound and outbound shipments
• Daily tracing and tracking of all shipments through delivery
• Organizing logistics activities such as obtaining shipment rates and negotiating with logistics service providers
• Working closely with suppliers, carriers and customers to manage shipments and contracts
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of all documentation pertaining to all contracts
• Keeping up-to-date with export logistics processes and documentation requirements in trade and supply chain processes
• Working closely with other departments to ensure smooth execution and visibility of inventory movement and transfers
• Other responsibilities as required or assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of logistics experience
• Experience in grain administration is an asset
• Post-secondary education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and/or Business
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Understanding of international trade & development of pulses and specialty crops is an asset
• Detail-oriented with the ability to understand the bigger picture
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• A keen eye for continual process improvement
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

GFI is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, equitable and accessible. If you would like to request accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources. We can be contacted by:

• Phone – (416) 431-0915
• Mail – 43 Colborne St, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position. Due to high applicant volumes, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

• Recruiters & Agencies, kindly do not contact us.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s)

• What are your salary expectations?

Experience

• ocean logistics: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person