Logistics Administrator- temp contract

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

Located at our Winchester, Ontario plant, the Logistics Administrator is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are filled on time and at the right quantity and quality. Arrange and organize the grading of cheese in accordance with the grading procedure.

Temporary Position: November 2026 to August 2027

Responsibility

• Coordinate shipments of cheese and butter to customers by taking sales orders and planning deliveries in coordination with Shipping Department and external warehouses. This may involve actual batch selection of product. This relates to both domestic and export shipments.
• Coordinate cheese transfers between warehouses for customer orders.
• Ensure that customer requirements are met by selecting best product to meet customer needs, monitoring the progress of shipments, and ensuring results are satisfactory.
• Organize grading of multiple cheese types according to the grading procedure. Shipments and transfers of cheese between plants
• Monitor proper rotation of production dates for cheese and butter.
• Reconcile inventory at external warehouses with perpetual inventories.
• Identify problem inventories and coordinate with plants and quality team for resolutions.
• Coordinate customer returns with the Quality group by advising details of the issue/non-conformity to Quality Control, as product cannot be returned without Quality Control authorization. Advise Shipping, Receiving and Sales departments. Assist with returns investigation by determining root cause analysis and notifying Sales of disposition of returned product(s).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• College diploma in business administration
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a customer service environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), Outlook, as well as business systems such as SAP
• Ability to achieve positive results in a highly interactive and fast paced working environment
• Strong organizational and planning skills

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

A Competitive Base Salary

A Retention Bonus of 5% to be paid out at the end of the contract

8% vacation pay

Health & Dental Benefits starting day 1

Learning and Development opportunities

Potential for future full time permanent opportunities!

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation:

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is: $55,700.00–$69,600.00 .

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.