Job Overview
The Logistics Coordinator will apply their passion for customer service to facilitate the movement of all types of freight across all modes of transportation.
Key Accountabilities
- Help grow the business by building quality relationships with customers through learning their needs, and consistently exceeding their expectations.
- Arranging customer’s shipments with partner carriers to ensure efficient transportation and on time delivery.
- Negotiating favorable, but fair rates and developing partnerships with carriers.
- Proactively search out new carriers in order to increase our carrier base and develop better options for customer’s shipments.
- Making pick-up and delivery appointments, tracking and tracing every shipment daily and providing updates to customers.
- Ensure prompt collection of proof of delivery documentation to support invoicing process.
Education and Experience
- Post-Secondary Education or currently working on supply chain or logistics degree or designation.
- 1-2 Years experience in Transportation, Supply Chain and specifically 3rd Party Freight Brokerage preferred.
- Transportation, Supply Chain and trucking knowledge is required.
- On-site work is required, work from home/hybrid work setting is not available.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Independent problem solving abilities
- Ability to effectively negotiate
- Familiarity with Excel
- Customer service experience
Linear Logistics is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Linear Logistics is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
