Logistics Coordinator
- Calgary, AB, T2E 7J2, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3-7 years Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally ;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization.
We deliver exceptional customer experiences for one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result of our team. We’ve built a vibrant culture of employees who believe in the core values of dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life! We'd love to hear from you if you’re looking to do great work with great people.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency;
- Schedule/Coordinate shipments;
- Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment;
- Track and trace shipments with carriers and address any issues during transit;
- Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager;
- Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
- Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities;
- Assist in pursuing new business opportunities;
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements:
- 3-7 years Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally ;
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
- A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed and highly motivated.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
- Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
- Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;
Email and digital communications for job postings will only come from the @flstransport.com domain. If you want to verify that communications or a job offer are legitimately from FLS, check our company website, job posting website, or LinkedIn company page. For additional inquiries, please contact hr@flstransport.com.”
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for negotiating rates with carriers, scheduling shipments, and tracking transit to ensure efficient delivery. They also perform market research, source new carriers, and assist in pursuing new business opportunities.
Requirements
Candidates must have 3-7 years of experience in freight brokerage or 3PL and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A self-starter mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems is required for this role.
Skills
- Freight brokerage
- 3PL
- Logistics
- Negotiation
- Shipment tracking
- Carrier sourcing
- Market research
- Customer service
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Communication
- Sales
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Logistics
- Freight Brokerage
- 3PL
- Transportation
- Carrier Management
- Shipment Coordination
- Rate Negotiation
- Supply Chain
- Market Research
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Operations Support
- Sales
- Carrier Sourcing