Crane Logistics Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation firm in New Brunswick is looking for a Logistics Specialist to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on operational compliance and customer service. Responsibilities include managing logistics operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building relationships with various stakeholders. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Strong safety culture with industry-leading training

Career growth through ongoing development

Access to advanced technology

Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the transportation/trucking industry required.
• Ability/availability to be on-call is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations are running smoothly and risk management plans are developed.
• Ensure the fleet is compliant with registrations and permits.
• Build and maintain relationships with Special Permits offices.
• Complete all quarterly IFTA reporting.
• Review booking information verifying accurate information.
• Drive continuous improvement with carriers to avoid disruptions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

3-5 years of relevant experience

Interpersonal relationship skills

Effective writing skills

Complex problem solving

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Proficient in computer applications

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Logistics Specialist join our fast-paced, dynamic team in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Always initiate communication and drive process and strong follow up is paramount
• Knowledge of the transportation/trucking industry required.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills focusing on teamwork and collaboration within all levels of the business.
• Effective Writing Skills: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• A strong customer service orientation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-tasking in a fast-paced industry.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications.
• Ability/availability to be on-call is a requirement
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.
• Some travel in Atlantic Canada maybe required
• Field visits, working closely with operations a must

Benefits

• Strong safety culture with industry‑leading training
• Career growth through ongoing development and internal opportunities
• Access to advanced technology
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits
• Supportive team environment that values skill, teamwork, and professionalism
• Impactful work on major projects across Atlantic Canada

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our internal and external business teams to ensure operations are running smoothly and risk management plans are developed to avoid disruptions in shipping (load list, permits, escorts, etc).
• Ensure the fleet is complaint with annual registrations, annual and trip special permits and IRP.
• Complete all quarterly IFTA reporting
• Build and maintain relationships with Special Permits offices in Atlantic Canada.
• Work with all operational branches and ensure mobilizations and demobilizations are being followed as per internal models.
• Identification, documentation and implementation of opportunity for improvement.
• Review booking information verifying accurate pick-up/delivery information and availability.
• Negotiate and establish rates, required equipment, service expectations with carriers for each job/project.
• Negotiate any additional charges with carriers/customers ensuring the accuracy of the information and obtaining appropriate support documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement with carriers to avoid customer disruptions and fines.
• Ensure that customs clearance is set up and processed correctly.
• Meet customer requirements at every stage of the dispatching process.
• Resolve service or rate disputes maintaining integrity or reputation.
• Optimize profit margin without compromising service.
• Build strong relationships with the carriers, while monitoring on-time performance.
• Understand current industry market conditions and communicate impacts to the business.