Logistics Coordinator - 12 month contract

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Logistics Coordinator – 12 month contract

LOCATION: Onsitein Scarborough, ON

SHIFT/HOURS: Day Shift: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hiring Hourly Rate: $25.70 per hour

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of inventory, transportation activities, and third-party logistics partnerships, ensuring our customers receive high-quality products efficiently, accurately, and on time.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in a global food company where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and supply chain performance. You'll collaborate with teams across manufacturing, customer service, warehousing, quality assurance and transportation while driving improvements that help keep our business moving. If you enjoy solving problems, working with data, building strong partnerships, and making a visible impact every day, this role offers both challenge and growth in a purpose-driven organization. At Griffith Foods, you'll be part of a collaborative team that is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and nourishing the world.

As a Logistics Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate activities between manufacturing, internal warehouses, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Manage inventory transfers and transportation movements between Griffith locations and external warehouses.
• Create, monitor, and reconcile shipping documentation and inventory transactions.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipment issues, and service concerns.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and shipped according to schedule.
• Monitor transportation and warehouse performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory control processes and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve logistics efficiency, service levels, and cost performance.

The Logistics Coordinator position may be right for you if you:

• Detail-Oriented Professional who ensures accuracy across inventory transactions, shipping documentation, and logistics processes while maintaining strong organizational skills.
• Logistics Problem Solver who enjoys investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions that improve operational performance and customer service.
• Relationship Builder who collaborates effectively with internal teams, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to achieve shared goals and deliver results.
• Inventory & Operations Specialist who takes pride in maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating material movements, and ensuring products are delivered on time and in full.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset who looks for opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and drive operational excellence through data and analytics.

Qualified candidates will have:

• College diploma or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 + years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, manufacturing and warehousing environments.
• Knowledge of transportation management and freight auditing.
• Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory management systems.
• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.

What We Offer(*):
Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer:

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

This role is affiliated to the Toronto, ON location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come onsite to that location.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported tools to proctor assessments. However, every resume is reviewed by a human and our hiring team makes all decisions regarding candidates.

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