Fleet & Logistics Coordinator

East Penn Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading battery provider as a Fleet and Logistics Coordinator. You will oversee fleet management, logistics coordination, and ensure safety compliance. Ideal candidates are proactive, customer-focused, and possess strong organizational skills. This role offers opportunities for growth within the logistics team.

Benefits

Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing

Excellent company paid benefit program

Learning & development opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the automotive industry and/or fleet/logistics function.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a strong customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet preventative maintenance program and respond to breakdowns.
• Schedule inbound and outbound freight, ensuring compliance.
• Analyze carrier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Logistics Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Education

Post-secondary education in Business / logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet Management Software

Job description

Posted Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Join the Team Powering Canada's Vehicles!

Have you ever driven a car in Canada? Chances are, it started with a battery from East Penn Canada. As the nation's largest supplier of batteries for cars, trucks, bikes, and more, we maintain our #1 position by constantly innovating and striving for excellence.

At East Penn Canada, our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organizational values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We are dedicated to recognizing our employees by offering :

• Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
• Excellent company paid benefit program
• Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

We are looking for a passionate Fleet and Logistics Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will join a team responsible for the day-to-day management of all inbound, outbound and reverse logistics, and for the maintenance and safety of our nation-wide fleet of trucks and vans. Based at our head office in Courtice, ON, our Logistics Team serves as a center of excellence, supporting teams across 20 operating sites from coast to coast.

We take pride in our Logistics Team's ability to provide exceptional customer service efficiently and consistently. If you are a logistics professional with initiative, energy, and a passion for continuous improvement, you could be a great fit at East Penn Canada, the country’s leading battery provider.

You Are :

• A logistics professional with initiative, energy, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experienced in fleet and logistics management, and / or the automotive industry.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook), and familiarity with fleet management software would be an asset.
• Solid verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Capable of critical thinking, identifying trends, resolving issues, and proposing recommendations.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional with a strong customer-focused attitude, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor at all times.

What You'll Be Doing :

Fleet Management

• Organize and manage the fleet preventative maintenance program, including safety inspections and tire changes, to ensure operational safety and minimize the lifetime cost of the vehicles.
• Respond to breakdowns and unscheduled repairs, coordinating with drivers and Operations teams to promptly schedule recovery and repair.
• Manage business continuity, minimizing vehicle downtime and arranging rental vehicles when necessary.
• Liaise with repair shops to negotiate and approve repair estimates.

Logistics Coordination

• Schedule inbound freight, selecting appropriate carriers, producing BOL’s, arranging pick-up and delivery.
• Outbound freight, selection of carriers and fleet vehicles, providing freight quotes for specific jobs.
• In transit tracking, providing POD’s, and rapid support for transportation incidents and delays.

Reporting, Analysis and Master Data

• Maintain accurate records in our GPS, fleet management and fuel card systems.
• Analyze carrier performance and fleet utilization, highlighting areas of concern and opportunity.

Cost Management

• Monitor cost KPI’s and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Execute cost reduction projects in conjunction with team members.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor daily truck inspection reports and take appropriate action depending on the severity of the reported fault.
• Ensure all vehicles are properly maintained and safety certified.
• Ensure all shipping documentation complies with all applicable transportation regulations, customs requirements and health & safety protocols.

What You Bring :

• Post-secondary education in Business / logistics or a related program, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the automotive industry and / or fleet / logistics function.
• Demonstrated business acumen and a strong customer-focused attitude.

Other Considerations :

• Background checks including criminal checks & employment references will be requested.

East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.