Freight Coordinator

Armour Transportation Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Armour Transportation Group is seeking a proactive Freight Coordinator for our White Glove Division in Dartmouth, NS. You will collaborate with departments, terminals, and customers to optimize equipment and freight movement, while driving operational excellence and ensuring accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes scheduling pickups and deliveries, data entry, and maintaining customer portals, with a focus on professional, timely responses to inquiries to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
• Adept at analyzing situations, resolving conflicts, and negotiating win-win outcomes.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry, including dispatch, dock operations, and equipment utilization, is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departments, terminals, and customers to address and eliminate barriers in equipment and freight movement.
• Ensure timely and accurate performance reporting, volume forecasting, and scorecard updates.
• Schedule and confirm pick-up and delivery appointments.
• Conduct data entry with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain and update customer portals to reflect current and accurate information.
• Respond proactively to customer needs, inquiries, and concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Transportation knowledge

Dispatch knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

TruckMate System

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Join the Armour Team Today!

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse teams, customers, and stakeholders to optimize equipment and freight movement. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Role

Freight Coordinator | White Glove Division

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with departments, terminals, and customers to address and eliminate barriers in equipment and freight movement.
• Ensure timely and accurate performance reporting, volume forecasting, and scorecard updates.
• Schedule and confirm pick-up and delivery appointments.
• Conduct data entry with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain and update customer portals to reflect current and accurate information.
• Respond proactively to customer needs, inquiries, and concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential Competencies

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
• Adept at analyzing situations, resolving conflicts, and negotiating win-win outcomes.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry, including dispatch, dock operations, and equipment utilization, is a strong asset.

Technical Proficiencies

• Familiarity with the TruckMate System is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to create detailed reports in Word and Excel.
• Strong typing and general computer skills.

Working Environment

• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• High volumes of communication via email and phone.