Logistics Coordinator

Traffic Tech; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Burnaby is seeking a mid-level Logistics Coordinator. Successful candidates will have over 2 years of transportation experience, knowledge of cross-border logistics, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance

Paid vacation after probationary period

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous logistics / transportation experience, in a 3PL environment preferred.
• High level of multi-tasking skills are a must.
• Outgoing personality; high energy; flexible.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiate with shippers and carriers.
• Track shipments - monitor pickup and delivery.
• Prepare required shipping documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and carriers.
• Perform minor accounting functions and data entry.

Skills

Logistics / Transportation experience

Knowledge of Cross-border Transportation

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Customer service experience

Problem resolution skills

Detail-oriented

High level of multi-tasking skills

Professional phone mannerisms

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe, the company offers progressive and efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air. When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally.

Your Part in It

Working out of our Vancouver office in British Columbia, we are looking for our next mid-level Logistics Coordinator. You will be responsible for making sure the movement of freight across North America, or even across the globe, is coordinated and executed successfully according to our customers’ needs. Your work will support our rapidly growing Operations team and you will communicate thoroughly with other team members and Traffic Tech personnel. This position is a great opportunity to further your career within the extensive logistics field.

What the Job Entails

• Creating and maintaining Strong Vendor Relationships
• Negotiating with Shippers and Carriers
• Shipment tracking – monitor pickup and delivery
• Preparing required shipping documentation
• Effective and professional communication with clients and carriers
• Minor Accounting Functions and data entry

What We Are Looking For

• Must have 2+ years of previous logistics / transportation experience, in a 3PL environment preferred
• Must have Knowledge of Cross-border US / Mexico / Canada Transportation, OTR truckload, including dry van, flatbed, reefer, etc.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish considered an asset
• High School Diploma
• Customer service experience
• Problem resolution skills, detail-oriented, high level of multi-tasking skills are a must
• Possess professional phone mannerisms
• Outgoing personality; high energy; flexible
• Great attitude and desire to work hard while having fun

What We Offer

• Robust industry with training and mentorship
• Compensation package that include Medical and Dental benefits
• Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Personal and Volunteer time off
• Paid vacation after probationary period
• Dynamic environment and ‘can-do’ culture

This is a full-time permanent position from Monday to Friday.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Traffic Tech is committed to fostering a healthy and accessible work environment. Traffic Tech prohibits discrimination based on disability in all aspects of the employment relationship. Accommodations are available upon request. Traffic Tech is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. Traffic Tech remains compliant with all federal and provincial COVID guidelines.

Details

• Seniority level : Entry level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Management and Manufacturing
• Industries : Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage