Carrier Sourcing Coordinator
- Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Min 5 years Experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Carrier Sourcing Coordinator is responsible for identifying, evaluating and onboarding transportation carriers to support BRPs outbound finished goods network. This role ensures BRP secures reliable, cost-effective capacity while meeting service , compliance and quality expectation. The coordinator works closely with Carrier management Team and carrier partners to maintain an optimized transportation network for BRPs seasonal and year round demand. You will also have to manage ongoing carrier relationships to ensure adherence to BRP operational standards, compliance requirements, and performance objectives.
Carrier Procurement
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17 000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
Carrier Procurement
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Identify and vet qualified carriers based on company needs, region, and service type (e.g., FTL, LTL, intermodal).
- Conduct rate negotiations to ensure competitive pricing.
- Onboard new carriers, ensuring compliance with safety, insurance, and contractual standards.
- Manage carrier performance and compliance through proactive follow-up and monitoring while serving as the FourKites Super User and subject matter expert for shipment visibility solutions.
- Maintain ongoing communication with current carriers to support load coverage.
- Build strong, long-term relationships to ensure consistent capacity and performance.
- Update Transportation Management Systems (TMS) with carrier information, rates, and contracts.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time performance, tender acceptance, service failures and rate performance.
- Analyze large amounts of data to find issues and/or potential improvements.
- Work with internal teams such as transportation planners, customer service, and warehouse teams to understand capacity needs.
- Communicate urgent or high-priority load needs and find solutions quickly.
- Monitor freight market trends, spot rates, and capacity shifts to inform sourcing strategy.
- Recommend adjustments to sourcing strategy during peak seasons or disruptions.
- Min 5 years Experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, TMS platforms, and logistics software (e.g., SAP TM).
- Understanding regulations and carrier compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Spoken and written bilingualism (English and French), advanced level (4/5). Spanish is a plus.
- Knowledge of domestic and cross-border (e.g., Canada/US/MX) freight.
- Familiarity with contract freight and spot market dynamics.
- Evaluate and analyze data for accuracy and trends and report findings.
- Assess performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Driven individual, strong sense of initiative, autonomy, structure and rigour
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Keen strategic sense and strong persuasion skills.
- Innovative and curious mind with an attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Great proficiency at synthesizing and communicating complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Work well under pressure and can shift gear to adapt to any new situation.
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
- Flexible work schedule
- A summer schedule that varies by department and location
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17 000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard carriers to secure reliable, cost-effective transportation capacity while ensuring compliance and service quality. Manage carrier relationships and performance, maintain transportation systems and data, analyze freight trends, and coordinate with internal teams to address capacity needs.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain, along with strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Candidates should be proficient with Excel, TMS platforms, and logistics software, understand carrier regulations and freight markets, and have advanced spoken and written English and French; Spanish is an asset.
Skills
- Carrier Sourcing
- Carrier Evaluation And Onboarding
- Rate Negotiation
- Carrier Compliance
- FourKites
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP TM
- KPI Analysis
- Freight Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- English And French Bilingualism
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Collective Savings Opportunities
- Fully Paid Healthcare
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Summer Schedule
- Holiday Season Shutdown
- Educational Resources
- Discounts On BRP Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Carrier Sourcing
- Carrier Procurement
- Carrier Onboarding
- Full Truckload (FTL)
- Less Than Truckload (LTL)
- Intermodal
- Rate Negotiation
- Carrier Compliance
- Safety Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- FourKites
- Shipment Visibility
- SAP TM
- Microsoft Excel
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-Time Performance
- Tender Acceptance
- Service Failures
- Rate Performance
- Freight Market Trends
- Spot Rates
- Contract Freight
- Cross-Border Freight
- Canada-United States-Mexico Freight
- Capacity Planning
- Transportation Network
- Supply Chain