Supply Chain and Logistics Coordinator

Are you an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator looking to elevate your career with an industry leader? Randstad is proud to partner with a top agricultural manufacturing firm to recruit a talented Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator. Positioned within the growing manufacturing & logistics sector, this full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee, streamline, and optimize end-to-end freight operations across multiple facilities. As a key contributor within our client's manufacturing & logistics operations, you will orchestrate multimodal freight movements, drive cost savings, and utilize advanced data tools to support continuous operational improvement.

What You Need to Know
• Position type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Abbotsford, Canada
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 CAD per year

Advantages
• Competitive annual salary ranging between $60,000 and $75,000 CAD, commensurate with experience and analytical expertise.
• Full-time, permanent position offering career stability with an industry leader in manufacturing & logistics.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits package starting upon employment.
• Opportunity to work with modern supply chain technologies, advanced BI dashboards, and AI-driven logistics decision tools.
• Direct support for professional development, supply chain certifications (SCMP, CITT), and continuous skills training.
• Supportive work culture that values innovation, work-life balance, and professional fulfillment.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate and monitor inbound shipments of bulk commodities, ingredients, and packaged goods across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Schedule and manage multimodal inbound transportation, including FTL, LTL, Rail, Intermodal, Ocean Containers, and Bulk Tankers.
• Track freight movements daily from origin to destination, proactively identifying and resolving delays, shortages, or service disruptions.
• Coordinate delivery appointments with receiving departments, aligning suppliers, carriers, production units, and mill teams on timing.
• Maintain transportation records, bills of lading, rail documentation, ocean container status logs, and import paperwork.
• Monitor railcar cycle times, coordinate switch movements, and implement proactive strategies to minimize demurrage and detention fees.
• Oversee ocean freight shipments from overseas vendors, liaising directly with freight forwarders, drayage providers, and customs brokers.
• Manage outbound freight distribution for feed products and ingredients, aligning delivery schedules with customer requirements.
• Optimize company-owned fleet utilization alongside third-party carriers to minimize empty miles and lower total freight spend.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Production teams to build transportation schedules that support production requirements and inventory targets.
• Evaluate carrier performance using key service metrics (KPIs), support freight rate negotiations, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Build logistics dashboards and scorecards using advanced Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Leverage AI-powered analytics tools to enhance freight forecasting, optimize route planning, and streamline operational reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing & logistics, establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices.
• Audit receiving inventory transactions for accuracy, document variances, resolve supplier receipt issues, and participate in monthly counts.

Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain coordination, logistics management, freight scheduling, or transportation planning.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional supply chain certifications such as SCMP or CITT are considered strong assets.
• Experience in agriculture, animal feed, grain, bulk commodity processing, or food manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in managing multimodal transportation networks (FTL, LTL, railcar, intermodal, ocean freight, bulk tankers).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and familiarity with ERP-based logistics management software.
• Exposure to AI-assisted tools for freight planning, predictive analytics, and workflow automation.

Summary
If you have the skills and qualifications detailed above, we would love to connect further.

Please ensure to state the job role in the email subject line and send your updated resume and your references directly to

Asya - asya.zincirci@randstad.ca
Wesley - wesley.chung@randstad.ca

While all applications are appreciated, only qualified candidates currently residing in the British Columbia area will be considered and contacted. Please also note:

Reference Requirement: Only candidates who can provide professional references will be considered for this role. Please submit your application along with your resume and references. Applications without references will not be considered.

For more opportunities with us, please visit:

https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/explore-sector

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