Logistics Coordinator

Job Description:

• North America Battey Technology Centre (BTC) is currently seeking a Logistic Coordinator to join our team.
• This role requires adherence to corporation and lab safety processes and procedures, and close collaboration with the Facility team and BTC team.
• The Logistic Coordinator will manage the safe storage and logistical movement of test assets (Lithium-ion batteries) and will track lab instruments and tools.
• The Logistic Coordinator will manage test assets and lab material inbound and outbound shipment. This role will also support writing requisitions and tracking status.
• This position is essential for maintaining the efficiency of lab operations.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Learn and follow corporate, facility and BTC safety processes and procedures.
• Learn and follow regulations and requirements regarding Lithium-ion battery shipment and storage.
• Learn and use corporate system and tools for logistics management.
• Oversee the receipt of BTC test assets, lab equipment, tools and consumables.
• Request and coordinate shipments; ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate, complete, and promptly provided to the shippers.
• Coordinate the logistical movement of all test assets (Lithium-ion batteries) in the lab, including tracking and storing the physical location and associated dunnage.
• Schedule and assist in inspecting test assets (Lithium-ion batteries) in storage.
• Create and maintain databases to track test asset locations and histories; ensure databases are updated in a timely manner.
• Manage and track test equipment and tools within BTC.
• Write purchase requisitions for lab tools, materials, and services as requested.
• Track the status of requisitions approvals, purchase orders and deliveries.
• Support other tasks assigned by lab management.
• Ensure all training requirements are up to date.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with safety standards and protocols, particularly in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in database management and documentation, such as Access.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering - but open to other fields of bachelor degree, as long as JD mentioned responsibilities are understood and qualified
• Five years or more of experience.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training.
• Experience with the Occupation Health and Safety Act (OSHA).
• Knowledge about Lithium-ion battery, storage, and shipment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Ability to travel to the USA to attend infrequent training/meetings.

Education:

• High school diploma with three years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Additional Must Haves:

• Hazardous material logistic management and TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) experience, Lithium-ion battery handling. If not pre-obtained, willing to learn applicable requirements and knowledge and be qualified. Training will be provided.
• Great in using Excel spreadsheet and other database to manage logistics, material storage.
• Great in tracking items' status.
• Great in collaboration.
• Organized, attention to details.