Logistics Coordinator

Title- Logistics / Shipping Coordinator

Employment type - Temporary, full-time

6 month on Agency payroll then potential to hire on company pay roll

Pay rate

$30 – $35 per hour

Industry- Manufacturing

Location- North York

About the role

Our manufacturing client needs a temporary Logistics / Shipping Coordinator to keep domestic and international shipments moving on schedule. You will be the link between production, sales, carriers and the bank. You will track every shipment, prepare export and payment documents, and keep customers informed. Hands-on INCOTERMS experience is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the shipment log and track shipment status regularly, working closely with production and sales.

• Manage the carrier portfolio: assign freight to preferred carriers and work with approved carriers as directed by the company.

• Prepare and submit accurate documents to the bank for export letters of credit (L/C) and cash against documents (CAD).

• Submit progress-payment invoices on jobs when instructed.

• Share key shipment details promptly with motor carriers and internal teams.

• Handle customer inquiries on tracking and tracing, resolve data-entry issues, and provide general customer service.

• Coordinate tagging, labelling, marking and any special shipping instructions.

• Work with sales to gather and organize shipment information for regular reporting.

Requirements

Must have

• Hands-on experience with INCOTERMS (e.g., DDP, CIP, EXW); our shipping requirements are complex.

• Strong computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, and ERP and TMS systems.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize as customer shipping schedules and production plans change.

Assets

• 1–2 years of import / export coordination in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of export letters of credit, bank guarantees, sight drafts and other international trade finance instruments.