Job Description:
Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future
Role: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Okotoks
Hours: 40 hours per week (Regular shift)
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Why Join Us
Get ready to Own Your Impact as a Logistics Coordinator at Trouw Nutrition, Okotoks a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive and sustainable impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.
What You’ll Do
- Forecast ingredient requirements using historical data and open production orders in the MRP system to minimize stockouts.
- Create and manage inbound orders in the MRP system using Trading team contracts, including spot purchases when required.
- Coordinate delivery schedules for vendor-delivered loads and tender FOB pickup orders to third-party carriers.
- Track open inbound orders, update delivery dates based on revised ETAs, and reorder shipments as needed to maintain uninterrupted ingredient supply.
- Select carriers based on competitive rates and service performance to reduce freight and ingredient costs.
- Verify order pricing accuracy to prevent invoice discrepancies in Accounts Payable.
- Review bin capacity and ingredient allocation, partnering with Nutrient Delivery and Production teams to improve efficiency.
- Provide vacation coverage for colleagues in similar roles and participate in team, vendor, and carrier meetings as needed.
- Travel occasionally, primarily to the mills supported by the role.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
- University degree or diploma in Agriculture, Business Admin / Finance or Supply Chain Management preferred
- 2–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or transportation coordination
- Hands-on experience with inventory management, order processing, and shipment coordination
- Experience working with logistics or ERP systems. Data management, good excel skills -formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, VLookup, and automation
- Familiarity with transportation planning, carrier coordination, and routing/scheduling
- Experience managing inbound and outbound shipments, including documentation (BOL, shipping papers, customs docs if applicable)
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, including stock control, picking/packing, and material handling processes
You’ll Also Need
- Exposure to working with 3PLs (third-party logistics providers) and external vendors
- Experience in data tracking, reporting, and process improvement initiatives
- Understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance in logistics environments
- Experience in fast-paced or high-volume environments (manufacturing, distribution, or retail logistics preferred)
What You’ll Receive
As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. You’ll benefit from long‑term stability, global career opportunities, and access to a wide network of expertise.
In addition, you’ll receive:
- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
- Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
- Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
- 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
- Annual bonus
How and Why to Find Out More
We offer a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose—where you can feel proud of the impact you make every day and the role you play in Feeding the Future.
If you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own Your Progress, Your Potential, and Your Career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will be in touch as soon as possible.
#OwnIt
Additional Information
- AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.
- Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work independently in the country where the role is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check (and physical/drug testing for U.S. roles only).
- Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
- Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation varies based on skills, education, and experience. Nutreco is committed to pay equity and considers internal equity when making final offers.
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Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
