Shipping Coordinator

Shipping Coordinator

Brantford, ON

Manufacturing

Temporary with Potential to Become Permanent
Competitive hourly rate $23-$27 HR based on experience

Our client, an established organization within the manufacturing and distribution sector, is seeking an experienced Shipping Coordinator to support its busy Brantford operation. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right individual.

The Shipping Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, working closely with carriers, internal operations teams, and customers to keep transportation activities running efficiently. This position combines hands-on logistics coordination with the administrative accuracy required to manage schedules, documentation, inventory movement, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments across truck, rail, and intermodal transportation.
• Manage shipping appointments, carrier schedules, dispatch requirements, and internal operational priorities.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to support on-time pickups, deliveries, and efficient movement of materials.
• Monitor shipments in progress and proactively respond to delays, schedule changes, or transportation issues.
• Receive and prioritize routine and urgent dispatch requests.
• Communicate shipping instructions, requirements, and changes to drivers, warehouse teams, and operations personnel.
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation, ensuring records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain organized electronic shipping records, dispatch logs, and documentation for traceability.
• Coordinate with inventory and operations teams to track materials, storage locations, and special orders.
• Support inventory verification and cycle-count activities as required.
• Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Sales, Inventory, Finance, and Operations to coordinate product arrivals and outgoing shipments.
• Liaise with carriers to resolve service, scheduling, or documentation discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping, dispatch, and administrative processes.
• Ensure shipping activities and documentation meet internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in logistics coordination, shipping administration, dispatch, transportation, or a similar role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience coordinating truck, rail, or intermodal transportation is an asset.
• Strong logistics scheduling and carrier coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing documentation and maintaining records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with carriers, drivers, customers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business applications.
• Experience using ERP, transportation management, inventory, or document management systems.
• Strong computer literacy with the ability to work across multiple systems simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust quickly when schedules or priorities change.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is an asset.
• Transportation, logistics, or dispatch-related coursework or certification is considered an asset.
• Available to start quickly and interested in a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent.