Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Shipping Coordinator is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound logistics, daily production scheduling, inventory planning, material availability, production supply ordering, reporting, and communication with carriers, external warehouses, and internal stakeholders. The position supports efficient plant operations by ensuring timely shipments, accurate inventory management, and uninterrupted production flow.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in keeping operations running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.
Shipping, Logistics & Customer Coordination:
- Organize and track shipments through Transportation and Logistics Management Computer Applications.
- Manage inbound and outbound loads, ensuring timely deliveries and pickups.
- Assign and manage dock doors for all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Communicate with carriers and external warehouses to coordinate daily shipping activities.
- Create Sales Orders (SO#s) and coordinate co-packing plans with external warehouses.
- Support shipping operations in the absence of the Shipping Supervisor.
- Provide clear and timely updates to internal teams, external warehouses, and carriers regarding shipping schedules and inventory status.
- Report any delays, shortages, or discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Provide support to visitors, contractors, and drivers as required.
Planning, Inventory & Supply Management:
- Manage the daily production scheduling process in Virtuo, by developing and issuing the daily production program based on raw material availability, blending limitations, production constraints, and CFR requirements.
- Monitor material and product availability and resolve shortages within company control to prevent production interruptions.
- Follow up with Corporate Supply Chain to ensure raw materials are available or scheduled for timely delivery.
- Manage inventory in accordance with corporate guidelines to minimize obsolete or expired products.
- Order, track, and manage production supplies through internal systems.
- Coordinate product transfers between external warehouses and the plant as required.
Documentation, Reporting & Compliance:
- Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Verify shipping documentation, including bills of lading, invoices and packing lists.
- Maintain accurate inventory and transportation system records.
- Regularly audit work to catch and correct errors before submission.
- Oversee and manage the Time Management System for shipping employees, ensuring accurate tracking of work hours, attendance and labour cost allocation.
- Process and complete Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
- Generate and process daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
Specific Condition to the position:
- Flexibility to work beyond regular hours when required to support operational needs.
At Lassonde, we believe that great achievements begin with passionate people working together toward a common goal.
For more than 100 years, we have been creating products that are part of the everyday lives of millions of consumers across North America. Behind our fruit juices, drinks and snacks, sauces, soups, broths, ciders and wines is a team of people who innovate, collaborate, and continuously strive to deliver the best for our customers and communities.
What sets us apart is our ability to grow while staying true to who we are. Today, more than 2,900 employees contribute to our success across Canada and the United States, in an environment where ideas are valued, talent is developed, and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Joining Lassonde means becoming part of a strong and ambitious organization that puts people at the heart of its success and is building the future with confidence, passion, and teamwork.
Together, we create products people love. Together, we make an impact that can be felt every day.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our company. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, however, we will retain all resumes on file for future opportunities.
“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Please advise us if you require accommodation and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs”.
