Shipping Coordinator

Scarborough, ON

Our company is a privately owned global supplier for the color cosmetic, health and beauty, and fragrance industries. We have been supplying quality packaging since 1991.

We are deeply committed to customer service. We have structured our company on the belief that quality service builds sales. We specialize in plastic injection molding and glass components. We offer customized packaging from concept, design, and finished product. We have an extensive line of stock design packaging from lip gloss, lipstick mascara, eye liner, compacts, jars, pots, nail polish bottles, cosmetic bottles and much more.

Join us, and be the sparkle of our team!

Job Title: Shipping Coordinator

Department: Shipping Department  

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Working Location: Scarborough, ON M1S 4G7, Canada

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per annum

The salary range reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final offer will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Handle complex exports and import documentations, including key advisory data such as: Harmonized System (HS) tariff codes classification and validations, Landed cost calculations, Country of origin determinations for customs purposes.
• Support Manager for the freight rate analysis and freight negotiation.
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Review and process the freight invoices.
• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate shipping with business systems or processes, such as sales, purchasing, warehouse, planning and accounting.
• Maintain and communicate shipments in-transit with daily report to the corporate buying team and management team.
• Ensure all import/export legislation requirements are met consistently.
• Identify inbound and outbound products discrepancies on documents and resolve with responsible parties.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent related in International Trade Business or Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating with shippers, forwarders, and customs brokers, ocean carriers, warehouses
• Knowledge of PO management and orders placing with overseas suppliers and customers
• Able to multi-task with initiative
• Strong aptitude in time management
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Enjoy new challenges and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to set priorities and organize workload assigned in an efficient manner
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and a team player
• Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or food industries
• Good knowledge in SAP system
• Knowledge of Canadian, U.S. and International Customs Requirements
• Computer literate in MS word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint & E-mail
• CIFFA, CCS certification would be an asset

We care for our employees:

• Convenient public transit (bus stop right outside the facility)
• On-site free parking
• On-site gym
• Employee Health Benefits
• Corporate Discount Program
• Group Retirement Saving Plan / Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (GRSP/DPSP)

Please note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, and applicants who do not receive a response within a reasonable timeframe may assume their application was unsuccessful. Candidates who participate in an interview will be informed within 45 days of the interview, or the final interview if applicable, as to whether a hiring decision has been made, in accordance with Ontario legislation. 

 We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming dedicated talent to our team.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. 

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination.  Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities during all stages of the recruitment process.