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Intermediate Logistics Coordinator

Intermediate Logistics Coordinator

University of OttawaOttawa, ON
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD56626–CAD71528 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Type : Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs) :

Job Family :

Procurement

of Open Positions :

Faculty / Service - Department :

Science Store

Campus : Main Campus

Union Affiliation : SSUO

Date Posted : May 30, 2024

Closing Date : June 10, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week : Salary Grade :

SSUO Grade 07

Salary Range :

56,626.00 - $71,528.00About the Faculty of Science :

Welcome to the Faculty of Science, a great place to learn, to explore, to question, to discover — opening your mind and pushing boundaries. It’s an exciting time to be part of a rewarding career in life sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. You will have access to world-class facilities, including our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Complex, our extensive Biosciences Complex and our cutting-edge Advanced Research Complex, that are the envy of many universities. We have strong links with a multitude of government and private research centres, providing countless opportunities and experiences.

We have become a true centre of excellence, earning recognition across Canada and abroad for our prowess in teaching and in our laboratories, where our researchers are addressing some of the most important and relevant scientific questions of our time. Our past is a testimonial to our passion, so will be our future. Will you be part of it?

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Supervisor, Procurement, the incumbent is responsible for administering inventory stock requests, adjustments, and replenishment. The incumbent organizes and manages inventory, storage, and transportation, analyzing and optimizing logistical procedures. The Logistics coordinator also ensures safe and timely pick-up and delivery shipments.

In this role, your responsibilities will include :

  • Manage orders associated with inventory by processing stock requests and coordinating customer order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Perform inventory counts, adjustments, and replenishments to maintain an adequate level of stock to support the operations, guarantee the quality of the products and ensure the information available to the clients is accurate.
  • Track all regulated substances received or shipped, such as chemicals and assets in compliance with internal procedures and provincial and federal regulations and requirements such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS).
  • Provide guidance to buyers and clients ensuring applicable documentation is complete to avoid customs clearance delays or surcharges.
  • Manage shipping requests reviewing and recommending appropriate freight costs, transportation rates, and carriers. Ensure legal commercial invoice is prepared, and proper packaging is used according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and internal health and safety procedures.

What you will bring :

  • Knowledge of administration normally acquired through postsecondary education or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience in a logistics, supply chain support or in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Environmental Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Experience using ERP solutions and software.
  • Experience in customer service.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Organizational skills and ability to meet firm deadlines.
  • Capacity to lift boxes and move warehousing equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to priorities.
  • Bilingualism (spoken and written).

    • LI-Onsite

    Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.