Capacity Manager: Cross-Border Logistics

Vortex Freight; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental program

Annual bonus plan

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vortex Freight Systems is seeking a proactive Capacity Manager for our Mississauga, ON office. This on-site role supports North American capacity planning and execution, coordinating with carrier partners and internal teams to meet service and cost targets.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, reporting to the Director of Capacity. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics (3PL preferred), familiarity with load planning and TMS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in logistics/transportation, ideally within a 3PL.
• Familiarity with load planning, carrier sourcing, or Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general logistics software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is an asset for cross-border coordination.
• Flexibility to work on Canadian statutory holidays to support U.S. operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity team and monitor daily load volumes and carrier availability to optimize coverage and reduce costs.
• Support load planning by securing transportation capacity with carriers.
• Track carrier performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with dispatch, terminal, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time load execution within cost targets.
• Assist with onboarding new carriers and verify compliance documents.
• Prepare operational and capacity reports and provide daily status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Logistics experience

Load planning

Carrier sourcing

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vortex Freight Systems is seeking a proactive Capacity Manager for our Mississauga, ON office. This on-site role supports North American capacity planning and execution, coordinating with carrier partners and internal teams to meet service and cost targets.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, reporting to the Director of Capacity. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics (3PL preferred), familiarity with load planning and TMS, and strong communication skills.