Logistician

J.D. Irving, Limited; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Logistician with pricing expertise to manage transportation operations. This remote role based in Vancouver or Calgary requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the transportation industry. Candidates should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a customer-focused mindset. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including quarterly performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness and development perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ related experience in the transportation industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations, leveraging software tools.
• Develop cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Negotiate competitive rates across multiple transportation modes.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused mindset

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Transportation Management Software Tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a logistics professional with a reputation for delivering exceptional customer value while driving operational efficiency? We’re looking for a Logistician with pricing expertise to join our high-performing team. You'll be part of an agile, high-impact group that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering measurable results. This position is remote, based in either Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including quarterly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package: company-matched RRSP, health, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage
• Wellness and development perks: fitness reimbursement, employee recognition, and company discounts
• Excellent learning and career growth opportunities in a collaborative, high-performance environment

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; a focus in Business Administration or Commerce is an asset
• Minimum 3 years’ related experience in the transportation industry
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• A customer-focused mindset with a proven ability to deliver on commitments and grow client relationships
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation operations, leveraging Transportation Management Software Tools to drive efficiency
• Develop proactive, cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to customer needs
• Build and grow relationships with existing and prospective customers to drive business expansion
• Stay ahead of industry trends to identify new opportunities and competitive advantages
• Negotiate competitive rates across multiple transportation modes (Air, Ocean, Rail, Road)
• Monitor and manage shipment tracking, tracing, and appointment scheduling
• Collaborate closely with customers, carriers, internal teams, and third-party providers to ensure seamless execution
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support operational continuity