Capacity/Logistics Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a Capacity/Logistics Specialist to join their team. The role involves sourcing carriers, relationship building, and optimizing logistics operations. The ideal candidate has experience in the transportation industry and strong communication and negotiation skills. Competitive rates with carriers and customers will be negotiated. This position requires enthusiasm, multi-tasking abilities, and familiarity with logistician software.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing sourcing of new carriers for existing and new business.
• Build strong relationships with the carriers.
• Negotiate competitive rates with both carriers and customers.
• TMS Account Management activities.
• Identify and secure the required equipment for customer.
• Identify areas for improvement within logistics operations.

Skills

Experience within the Transportation and/or Logistics industry

Relationship building

Customer service

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Proactive communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Energy and enthusiasm

Teamwork

Computer skills (MS Office)

Tools

Logistician software

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Capacity/Logistics Specialist to join the Capacity Management team based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Transportation and/or Logistics industry required;
• Familiarity with logistician software and tools to optimize operations would be an asset;
• Passionate about relationship building, customer service, and problem solving;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced industry;
• Excellent proactive communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an attention to detail;
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work within a team;
• Computer skills are essential (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Ongoing sourcing of new carriers for existing and new business;
• Build strong relationships with the carriers;
• Negotiate competitive rates with both carriers and customers;
• TMS Account Management activities;
• Identify and secure the required equipment for customer - balancing lanes, deadlines, and our asset/partner carrier availability
• Identify areas for improvement within logistics operations and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.