Logistics & Transportation Specialist

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. 
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage. 
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most. 
• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match. 
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs. 
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Specialist, Bakery – Logistics & Transportation to join our team at our Brantford, Ontario bakery. As a Specialist, Bakery – Logistics & Transportation, you will support customer service, transportation, and supply chain activities by coordinating daily logistics operations, managing carrier and distribution center relationships, and ensuring accurate, compliant shipment execution to meet bakery and customer requirements.

Compensation

• Salary: $60,000 - $68,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Coordinate daily transportation activities to support bakery production and customer delivery requirements.
• Partner with Customer Service to manage effective day-to-day relationships with distribution centers, carriers, and customers.
• Schedule and coordinate daily sales orders while collaborating with Bakery Development, Customer Service, and Corporate Logistics.
• Manage logistics reporting, including weekly KPI tracking and CHEP pallet reporting.
• Oversee freight, pallet, and assessorial cost accuracy through invoice review and approval in SAP VIM.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring complete and compliant shipping and customs documentation.
• Administer the bakery pallet program, including forecasting requirements, purchase orders, billing validation, and rental cost reconciliation.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a transportation and/or customer service role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an organized and productive work environment.
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and other PC-based programs.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Post-secondary diploma.
• Canadian Customs Certification (CCS).
• Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) certification.
• Experience coordinating international shipments and working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Knowledge of food shipping requirements, including customs, USMCA, FDA, and tariff classifications.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.