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Logistics Coordinator
Parrish & Heimbecker
Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Logistics Coordinator based on-site at our Guelph, ON office.P&H Grain
The P&H Grain Division is a comprehensive grain and crop input network, operating across approximately 45 locations in the prairie provinces, Ontario and Quebec. Our strategically positioned facilities, including grain elevators, rail sidings, inland terminals, and specialized export terminals, ensure that we effectively match producer grain with the needs of both domestic and export end users. As a full-service agri-retailer, we provide farming communities with a full range of quality crop input products and agronomic solutions, encompassing crop protection products, certified seeds, nutrients, and custom applications.Benefits
Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:- Learning and Development Programs
- Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Wellness Program
- Company Events
Your Role
As Logistics Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the shipping and movement of commodities by truck/rail in the most efficient manner while expediting the execution of contractual commitments.Day to Day
- Ensure precise execution of contractual commitments
- Run outstanding contract reports and manage monthly purchase/sales movement
- Communicate with external customers to discuss and assess shipping/scheduling needs
- Determine and select the most economical freight supplier for movement by truck/rail
- Carry out various administrative components related to freight including, but not limited to, collection of tickets, approving freight bills, following up on shipments, creating Bill of Landing, managing unused Bill of Landing & generating contract reports
- Process freight invoices and maintain freight accruals
- Negotiate competitive freight rates and schedules
- Research market rates for appropriate geographical areas and destinations
- Work with the merchant team to determine rate structures requirements to maximize both sales margin and volume
- Generate monthly rate analysis reports
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics or supply chain
- Knowledge of the agricultural industry is considered an asset
- Excellent customer service and strong negotiation and communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and high proficiency in Excel)
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Maintain current expertise in trading documents, trade execution and payment terms
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
