Logistics Coordinator
Job Description
As a Logistics Coordinator you will play a crucial role in our daily operations. Your responsibilities will include planning and scheduling transportation for goods for best use of truck/route in a fast paced environment.
Primary Work Activities and Responsibilities:
• Ensures shipping guidelines are adhered to according to client and company specifications and requirements
• Coordinate shipments and communicate booking information and instructions to relevant parties.
• Builds and maintains relationships with various transportation companies, including maintaining cargo insurance, WSIB coverage letters, etc. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with carriers ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. • Proactively provide current knowledge of freight rates and factors affecting them and works to optimize cost efficiency.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to streamline logistics operations and improve overall performance.
• Tracks shipments and provides updates to stakeholders to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Manages customer expectations by ensuring timely communication of shipments/Units status and providing necessary details, updates, and solutions to address client needs.
Experience and Technical Skills Required:
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, dispatch, transportation or similar industry
• Strong problem-solving skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook, and capable of using other logistics-related software.
• Skilled in navigating transportation provider websites and platforms to manage bookings and shipments efficiently.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, permit requirements, and the ability to ensure compliance in all shipments.
• Strong ability to identify issues, review data, and develop effective solutions to improve logistics processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shipping procedures, including international shipping protocols, packaging, and documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, highly developed organizational skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to initiate, develop, and maintain positive and productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
Benefits:
• Top industry wages
• Company paid extended health, dental and vision benefits
• Employee and family assistance plan
• Free on-site parking
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities