Deployment Planner and Logistics Coordinator

Position: Deployment Planner & Logistics Coordinator Position Reports To: Director, Logistics & Transportation Position Overview The Deployment Planner & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing inventory deployment, transportation, and logistics activities across the supply chain network. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective movement of products, materials, and inventory to support customer fulfillment, production requirements, and warehouse optimization. The position serves as a key liaison between sales, procurement, production, warehousing, transportation providers, third-party logistics partners (3PLs), and regulatory agencies to maintain high service levels, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities combine strategic deployment planning with hands-on transportation and logistics coordination to support business objectives and customer expectations Key Responsibilities Deployment Planning & Inventory Management * Plan and coordinate inventory deployment, order allocation, and stock transfers across warehouses, production facilities, and customer channels to support service levels and optimize inventory utilization. * Manage inventory balancing and network replenishment activities, including transfers supporting customer orders, production requirements, and warehouse capacity optimization. Transportation & Logistics Coordination * Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities, including carrier selection, freight quoting, dispatching, shipment tracking, and delivery scheduling to ensure cost-effective and on-time service. * Manage shipping schedules and logistics activities across company facilities and 3PL partners while ensuring effective communication among warehouses, carriers, and internal stakeholders. Import, Compliance & Supply Chain Execution * Facilitate inbound container management, shipping documentation, customs coordination, carrier communication, and regulatory compliance activities to ensure timely product availability and uninterrupted operations. Operational Excellence & Issue Resolution * Monitor order fulfillment, inventory movements, and transportation performance to proactively identify and resolve service risks, shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, and logistics exceptions. * Serve as a key escalation point for logistics-related issues, leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve service and operational performance. Reporting & Continuous Improvement * Track and report key supply chain metrics, manage freight and storage invoice validation, and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, cost, inventory accuracy, and transportation efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Transportation providers, and 3PL partners to ensure accurate communication, effective execution, and achievement of business objectives. Key Success Measures * Customer fill rate and service level performance. * Inventory deployment accuracy and warehouse optimization. * On-time delivery and transportation performance. * Freight, storage, and logistics cost control. * Inventory accuracy and transfer execution. * Timely resolution of operational issues. * Continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency. Qualifications & Considerations for the Position * College or secondary school diploma * Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD), an asset * Up to 3 years’ experience in the transportation and logistics industry, preferably in perishable goods * Strong understanding of scheduling and the costs associated with FTL, LTL and Refrigerated transportation * Fluent in English * Organized self-starter with proven ability to co-ordinate and effectively follow up on multiple projects and assignments and meet all deadlines * Experience in Lean Management Systems and processes an asset * Excellent ability to plan, organize and prioritize with attention to detail and accuracy * Proven ability to work under pressure, resolve problems, and meet tight deadlines * Able to collect, maintain, evaluate data, summarize and write reports, and recommend continuous improvement * Strong math skills to compute weight, cost and other variables * Good oral, written and communication skills; able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders * Proficient in computer software, such as inventory / traceability software, manufacturing software (MS Dynamics 365) and Microsoft Office (Excel) * Team player with high integrity, values and a positive attitude and a sense of urgency Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 * Eligible for discretionary bonus * Competitive employer-paid pension plan upon eligibility * 100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Basic Life Insurance and Long Term disability benefits * Costco membership provided upon eligibility * Employee incentive program for discounted meat purchases * Free Parking For information about the company, go to www.Greenstonemeatscompany.com [http://www.thelambcompany.com/] Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. For information about the company, go to www.greenstonemeats.com Greenstone Meats confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization. * At Greenstone Meats, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants as a first step. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions. * Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.

The Deployment Planner & Logistics Coordinator manages inventory deployment, transportation, and logistics activities to ensure efficient product movement across the supply chain. This role acts as a liaison between internal departments and external partners to maintain service levels, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.

Candidates should have up to 3 years of experience in transportation and logistics, with a strong understanding of FTL, LTL, and refrigerated shipping. Proficiency in inventory software, MS Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Excel is required, along with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Discretionary bonus • Employer-paid pension plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Basic life insurance • Long term disability benefits • Costco membership • Discounted meat purchases • Free parking

• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

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• Deployment planning
• Inventory management
• Logistics coordination
• Transportation management
• Supply chain execution
• Carrier selection
• Freight quoting
• Regulatory compliance
• Root cause analysis
• Data reporting
• Lean management
• MS Dynamics 365
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory traceability software
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Report Writing
• Import/Export Regulatory Compliance
• Transportation Efficiency
• Supply Chain Metrics
• Certified In Logistics Transportation And Distribution (CLTD)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Cost Control
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Operational Efficiency
• Self-Starter
• Operational Performance Management
• Supply Chain Network
• Supply Chain
• Business Objectives
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Effective Communication
• Positivity
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Planning
• Logistics
• Third-Party Logistics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Customer Service
• Procurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• English Language
• Sales
• Order Fulfillment Management
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Deployment Planner
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine