Job Description

The Expeditor plays a critical role in ensuring timely delivery of goods and equipment. This position involves working closely with suppliers to meet and improve delivery timelines, making quick and creative decisions in a fast-paced environment, managing expediting reports to monitor trends and optimize vendor performance, and sourcing and coordinating transportation solutions when appropriate.

• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and execute sourcing strategies and manage key contracts and supplier relationships.
• Utilize ERP systems to update and monitor orders.
• Expedite orders and coordinate transportation and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on shipment status, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships through effective networking.
• Work independently while facilitating supplier and customer meetings.
• Understand business requirements, recognize demand patterns, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Identify and support cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies.
• Work closely with internal teams to monitor and resolve new and recurring delivery of goods to ensure smooth operations.

• Post-secondary Education
• 2 years’ experience in a transportation and logistics role
• CCLP and CTCS designations are an asset
• Excellent communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Assertive
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload
• Ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers
  

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.