Logistics Specialist
- Halifax, NS, Canada
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Role Description The Logistics Specialist is an on-site role based in Halifax, NS. This position is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate documentation for international and domestic deliveries. The role includes daily communication with suppliers, distributors, and freight providers, monitoring delivery timelines, and resolving logistics issues to maintain product availability in target markets. The Logistics Specialist will track shipment status, optimize transportation routes and costs, and support compliance with customs and regulatory requirements. The role also involves preparing logistics reports, maintaining organized records, and collaborating with internal teams to support the expansion of Maple Organics and other product lines.
Qualifications
- Experience in logistics coordination, supply chain operations, and inventory management.
- Strong skills in shipment tracking, documentation handling, and customs or regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with logistics software, ERP systems, and standard office tools (e.g., spreadsheets, databases).
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills for working with suppliers, distributors, and carriers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work on-site in Halifax, NS, manage multiple priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Prior experience in international trade, distribution, or working with Middle East markets is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, manage inventory, maintain accurate delivery documentation, and communicate with suppliers, distributors, and freight providers. Track shipments, optimize routes and costs, resolve logistics issues, support customs and regulatory compliance, and prepare reports and records.
Requirements
Experience in logistics coordination, supply chain operations, and inventory management is sought, along with skills in shipment tracking, documentation, compliance, logistics software, and ERP systems. Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities are required; post-secondary education in a related field is preferred, and international trade or Middle East market experience is an asset.
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Supply Chain Operations
- Inventory Management
- Shipment Tracking
- Documentation Handling
- Customs Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Logistics Software
- ERP Systems
- Spreadsheet and Database Tools
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- International Trade
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Logistics Coordination
- Supply Chain Operations
- Inventory Management
- Inbound Shipments
- Outbound Shipments
- Shipment Tracking
- Freight Providers
- Transportation Routes
- Transportation Costs
- Customs Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- International Trade
- Distribution
- Logistics Reports
- Recordkeeping
- Logistics Software
- ERP Systems
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Middle East Markets
- Supplier Management
- Stakeholder Management