Logistics Coordinator - Contract 3 months

Position : Logistics Coordinator

Job type: Full-time

Duration: 3 months / Contract

Location: Toronto (Liberty Village)

Salary: CAD $40,000 per year, prorated for the contract term

Position Overview

The Logistics Coordinator will support daily logistics operations, coordinate shipments, and maintain accurate shipping and customs documentation. Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead and working closely with senior coordinators, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams, the coordinator will track deliveries, communicate shipment updates, and help resolve operational issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily logistics activities and coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams under supervision.
• Track shipments from origin to final destination, update shipment records, and share timely status updates with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor shipments in transit, flag potential delays or issues, and support follow-up and resolution with senior staff.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and checking shipping and customs documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support communication with client teams regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, and shipment-related inquiries.
• Assist with collecting, checking, and tracking freight, demurrage, detention, and storage invoices for review and approval by authorized staff.
• Maintain logistics files and tracking spreadsheets, and support routine reporting and other logistics-related administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a diploma or degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• Current logistics experience would be an asset. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn freight coordination processes, shipping documentation, and logistics systems, and availability for the full three-month term.

Role Expectations

The Logistics Coordinator is expected to maintain accurate and up-to-date shipment records, provide timely status updates, prepare complete and accurate documentation, and promptly escalate delays or discrepancies. Success in this role requires reliable follow through, clear communication, attention to detail, and effective coordination to support delivery schedules and day-to-day logistics operations.