Logistics Coordinator

CS-1 Transportation is a leading 3PL Freight Broker. We are the solution provider to customers needing to move freight domestically within Canada, USA and cross border. We have been named in The Growth 500 - 4 years in a row. We are looking to add to our dispatch team.

**Position**:Logistics Coordinator (12hr)

This position will be 12 hour day shifts, 4 day rotation - may be required to work overnight shifts 1-2 times per year).

**Hours**: 12 hour shifts 9am to 9pm
- *Rotation of shifts will require the occasional weekend_

**Location**:Head Office - 5026 South Service Road, Burlington, ON
- *This is an office based position_

**Main Purpose of Job**:
The Logistics Coordinator will need to enter orders into the TMS system. They will need to find trucks for customer orders, negotiate with carriers/customers to move freight in the most efficient way possible while meeting the expectation of our customers. Trace and track loads on weekends.

**Reports to**: Operations Manager

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Field and direct all incoming phone calls as required
- Responsible for order entry, using a check list for accuracy. This includes pick up/delivery addresses, contacts at each location, PO/SO/Reference #s, using our checklist to be thorough and precise.
- Carrier search and rate negotiation (accessing TMS History as leverage)
- Dispatching contracts to carriers, with all/any special instructions, once rate has been agreed upon
- Confirming customs broker information and entering into TMS
- Saving all documents (BOLS/Customs docs/Packing lists) to the server
- Ensuring Carriers have insurance, and an acceptable safety rating before securing
- Resolving any issues regarding any order with the carrier brought to dispatch by Customer Service. This may include any accessorial, carrier delays or service problems that are more than just minor and CS cannot resolve quickly.
- Finalizing any accessorial charges brought to your attention by customer service with the carrier and the customer

Additionally, you will be crossed trained how to work in customer service, especially on weekends:

- To handle all aspects of the company’s operations from phone calls to dealing with carriers
- To track and trace current loads
- Collect POD from carriers within a reasonable amount of time
- Add carrier packets and update profiles
- Update shippers and consignee profiles
- To assist in saving documentation, customs docs and facilitating the docs to carriers

**Qualifications**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of customer service procedures and principles.
- Organized with attention to detail - takes pride in work
- Multi-tasker with strong ability to prioritize effectively
- Ability to adapt to new software with strong typing skills
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and issues while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor
- Excellent problem-solver skills, very resourceful
- Strong ability to prioritize effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Takes pride and ownership of work
- Transplus or Fleet Manager experience is a plus
- Previous Industry experience is a plus

**Working Conditions**:

- Shift: Rotation of 4 days on, 4 days off (this means occasional weekend shifts)
- Hours: 9am to 9pm (12-hour shifts)

**Job Types**:Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Based on experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7L 5Y7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you reside in a 50km radius of Burlington, Ontario?

**Experience**:

- 3PL: 1 year (required)
- 3-PL Dispatch (Non Asset): 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person