COMPANY
Michel Germain Parfums is one of the world’s pre-eminent suppliers of men’s and women’s perfumes, eau de toilettes, beauty creams and other related products. Our more than 1,000 products are in demand around the world and can be found in prestigious outlets such as Macy’s and JC Penney, or on-line via Amazon, MichelGermain.com and elsewhere.
We are looking for an experienced Shipping Coordinator to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing ground, air, and ocean shipments, strong knowledge of domestic, US and international customs documentation, shipping routing experience, and proficiency with NetSuite. You will handle shipment coordination from start to finish — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
Salary will be determined based on experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and schedule domestic and international shipments (ground, air, and ocean).
- Manage transportation routing through customer websites and portals (e.g., Macy’s, JC Penney, Amazon, and others).
- Prepare and verify all shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations (CERS), and Dangerous Goods Declarations.
- Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze data, maintain shipment logs, and report KPIs.
- Support warehouse operations when needed — forklift experience is an asset.
- Troubleshoot and resolve shipping or customs issues proactively.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in shipping and logistics coordination.
- Strong knowledge of international trade documentation, customs, and Dangerous Goods handling is a must.
- Experience with ERP (NetSuite) and advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) are a must.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Forklift certification or experience is a plus.
SALARY AND LOCATION
This is a permanent full-time role (40 hours per week) based at the company’s warehouses on the outskirts of Ottawa, Ontario (K7C 3P2).
Candidate must live within a 40 minute drive from K7C 3P2.
Salary will be determined based on experience.
While we thank all applicants who apply, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel?
- Are you located within a 40 minute drive from K7C 3T3? This is required.
Experience:
- shipping or logistics coordination: 5 years (required)
- Dangerous Goods, intl trade documentation, & customs: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
