Company Description Sailors Group Ltd. is a full-scale logistics service provider based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, serving customers across Canada and the United States. With over a decade of experience, the company offers a wide range of transportation solutions, including full-truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, and specialized freight services for dry, frozen, and heated cargo. Sailors Group Ltd. is dedicated to reliable, on-time delivery at competitive rates and has experienced strong growth driven by a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The team includes skilled drivers, logistics planners, and customer service professionals who collaborate to ensure secure and efficient movement of goods. The company also prioritizes sustainability by optimizing routes and using eco-friendly vehicles to reduce its carbon footprint.
Role Description The Logistics Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Winnipeg, MB, responsible for organizing and overseeing daily transportation and logistics activities. This role includes scheduling and dispatching loads, coordinating with drivers and customers, and ensuring shipments meet time, cost, and quality requirements. The Logistics Coordinator monitors freight movements, updates tracking systems, manages documentation, and resolves operational issues or delays in real time. Day-to-day responsibilities also involve working closely with warehouse and inventory teams, optimizing routes, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The role requires consistent communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to support smooth, efficient logistics operations.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret logistics data, optimize routes, and solve operational problems.
- Candidates should demonstrate excellent Communication abilities for coordinating with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
- Candidates should have solid Customer Service skills to handle inquiries, manage expectations, and resolve shipment issues professionally.
- Candidates should possess Inventory Management capabilities to support accurate tracking of goods and coordination with warehouse operations.
- Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of Supply Chain Management to understand end-to-end logistics processes and drive efficiency.
- Relevant experience in transportation or logistics coordination, preferably in trucking or freight operations.
- Proficiency with logistics software, dispatch systems, and standard office applications (e.g., MS Excel, email tools).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations and documentation is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
