Location: Newmarket, ON, On-site, 5 days per week
Hourly rate: $23.00ph - $30.00ph - based on experience
Duration: 3-month contract with possibility of extension
This is an opportunity to step into a critical, hands-on role with a well-established manufacturing organization. As Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator, you will support the smooth movement of goods across North America while ensuring compliance with evolving tariff and customs requirements. Your work will directly impact operational continuity, accuracy, and regulatory confidence.
Working closely with logistics leadership, purchasing teams, you will be at the center of documentation, reporting, and coordination efforts. This role is ideal for a seasoned logistics professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, values precision, and thrives in fast-paced, detail-driven environments where their expertise truly matters.
You will join a collaborative, operationally focused team that values reliability, accountability, and shared problem-solving. This is a chance to make an immediate impact while expanding your exposure to trade compliance, customs reporting, and purchasing processes within a manufacturing setting.
You will also benefit from working in a role with real momentum, where your experience is trusted and your contributions are visible. For the right person, there is strong potential for contract extension as business needs continue to evolve.
You’ll coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across North America, ensuring timelines and compliance requirements are met.
In this role, you’ll prepare, review, and submit customs documentation to support smooth import and export activity.
You’ll manage detailed trade and customs reporting, with a strong focus on tariffs and CUSMA or USMCA compliance.
You’ll enter and maintain purchase orders in SAP, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy.
You’ll support purchasing activities including PO tracking, updates, and vendor coordination.
You’ll act as a key support to logistics leadership, helping manage increased customs and compliance workloads.
Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation coordination within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong working knowledge of North American trade regulations, including CUSMA or USMCA.
Hands-on experience with customs documentation, tariffs, and import or export compliance.
Purchasing experience, including PO entry and tracking, is a strong asset.
Experience using SAP for purchase orders or logistics transactions is preferred.
High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities onsite.
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