Job Description :
Logistics Coordinator
Our client an asset based 3rd party logistics company is currently searching for a Logistics Coordinator in BC. Great opportunity to work with an awesome team!
Responsibilities :
- Negotiate freight rates with carriers for domestic and cross-border TL and LTL
- Work on dedicated rail accounts as necessary
- Source carriers
- Track loads and provide customers with up-to-date information
- Manage and coordinate daily shipments with carriers and customers
- Liaise with customers and carriers to facilitate their pickup and delivery appointments
- Respond quickly to spot quotes
- Ensure TMS contains current and complete data
- Be available after hours to assist with resolving issues
- Follow up on delivery delays or security issues
- Ensure closure of all orders in the TMS system
- Grow and maintain existing and new carrier or customer relationships
- Preform work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
Skills and Qualifications :
- Minimum 2 years logistics or dispatch experience in the transportation industry
- Experience in cross boarder shipping, full-truckload as well as less-than-truckload
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task
- Effective teamwork skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple conflicting priorities
- Strong communication, customer service and computer skills
- Ability to build rapport with both carriers and customers