[Hiring] Logistics Coordinator @Randstad

Role Description

Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supply chain operations and business administration? We are looking for an experienced and driven Logistics and Administration Coordinator to join a rapidly growing, remote-first company in the premium food industry. Established in 2016, our client has scaled from monthly production runs to a dynamic weekly schedule. In this remote position, you will play a central role in the day-to-day coordination of order fulfillment, global logistics, and key business administration processes.

• Manage domestic and international shipping pipelines, ensuring products reach retailers, distributors, and food service partners seamlessly.
• Possess exceptional autonomy and a strong background in business administration.
• Daily duties will span order processing, inventory tracking, and carrier negotiations.
• Close integration with customer service and accounting pipelines, offering a true 360-degree view of the business administration cycle.
• Responsible for inventory allocations, tracking manufacturing lot numbers, and managing relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) partners across key facilities in Alberta and Ontario.
• Act as a key touchpoint for international freight forwarders handling European shipments.
• Collaborate directly with sales teams based in Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto.
• Occasionally participate in major food and industry trade shows to showcase high-quality products directly to buyers and brokers.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of proven experience in logistics coordination, cargo and freight shipping, or high-level business administration.
• Practical experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and booking commercial LTL carriers.
• Hands-on experience or formal training with EDI software (SPS Commerce preferred).
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, and data sorting).
• Familiarity with accounting principles, invoicing, and ERP databases (experience transitioning from QuickBooks to NetSuite is highly valued).
• Ability to travel occasionally to attend domestic trade shows and collaborate with sales teams in Calgary, Vancouver, or Toronto.
• High level of self-motivation and time management required to succeed in a completely decentralized, remote work environment.

Requirements

• Proficient in inventory tracking, lot number management, and 3PL warehouse operations.
• Solid understanding of domestic transportation networks, freight forwarding, and LTL shipping procedures.
• Proficient in business administration software, particularly electronic data interchange (EDI) systems like SPS Commerce.
• Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Office, specifically high proficiency in Excel for analyzing freight lane costs and tracking inventory.
• Strong mathematical and administrative skills for managing deduction approvals, credit notes, and invoicing.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to manage multiple shipping lanes, warehouses, and client timelines simultaneously.
• Dynamic communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with brokers, customers, and internal sales divisions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $60,000 per annum.
• Fully remote work model with zero office commute, offering excellent day-to-day flexibility.
• Join a fast-growing, established brand that has scaled operations significantly since 2016.
• Opportunity to build versatile skills in logistics, supply chain analytics, and high-level ERP platforms like NetSuite.
• Dynamic work environment that balances administrative focus with occasional interactive travel to industry trade shows.
• Full support and representation by Randstad Professional, a trusted global leader in recruitment and career development.