Coordinator - Warehouse & Distribution (Carseland, AB)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.   

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Coordinator – Warehouse & Distribution plays a critical execution-focused role in ensuring finished goods and raw materials are shipped safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the site shipping plan. Based at the Carseland Manufacturing Center, this position works daily with trucking companies, rail carriers, internal operations teams, and customer service to coordinate outbound and inbound shipments.

The role is heavily hands-on in SAP, with a strong emphasis on transportation execution, shipment planning, documentation, and issue resolution. While there is some interaction with inventory data, the primary accountability is logistics execution and carrier coordination, not inventory ownership.

What you will be doing

Logistics & Transportation Execution (Primary Focus)

• Execute daily outbound and inbound shipments in SAP in accordance with the approved shipping plan.
• Coordinate directly with trucking companies and rail carriers to schedule, confirm, and adjust shipments.
• Manage shipment bookings, load plans, bills of lading, rail documentation, and transport-related paperwork.
• Monitor shipment status, proactively identify delays or disruptions, and take corrective action to minimize impact.
• Act as the primary point of contact for carriers on day-to-day operational matters.
• Ensure all shipments comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Support continuous improvement in logistics execution, freight utilization, and service reliability.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Sales teams to align shipping priorities.
• Communicate changes to the shipping plan and resolve short-term execution challenges.
• Support accurate and timely customer deliveries by ensuring execution aligns with demand commitments.

Inventory & Data Support (Secondary Focus)

• Provide transactional support related to inventory management.
• Assist with basic inventory reconciliation and reporting as required.
• Support data accuracy in SAP related to shipping, freight, and inventory movements.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure transportation activities adhere to Orica safety standards, compliance requirements, and preferred carrier usage.
• Track and report on shipment execution metrics, service performance, and exceptions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and compliance reviews.

What you will bring

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in logistics, transportation coordination, or supply chain execution.
• Hands-on experience executing shipments in SAP or a similar ERP system (strongly preferred).
• Experience working directly with trucking companies and/or rail carriers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Clear, confident communication skills for daily interaction with internal teams and external carriers.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environment is an asset.
• Ability to work onsite at the Carseland Manufacturing Center, full time.

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates accountability, resilience, and flexibility in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Builds strong working relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and proactively, especially when managing execution issues.
• Operates with integrity, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
• Manages multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits (Full Time Employees) 

•    Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Short and Long Term Disability 
•    Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
•    Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•    Paid Time Off 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.