Logistics Coordinator

FLS Transportation Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fls Transportation Services, Inc. in Calgary is seeking an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our growing team.

You will negotiate carrier rates, schedule shipments, and use our software tools to locate equipment while delivering superior customer experiences. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in freight brokerage/3PL, strong organizational skills, and a self-driven sales mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years experience in freight brokerage/3PL.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated with strong sales and logistics interest.
• Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Schedule/Coordinate shipments.
• Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment.
• Track and trace shipments with carriers and address issues during transit.
• Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager.
• Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers.
• Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities.
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Freight brokerage

3PL experience

Sales mindset

Customer service

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization.

We deliverexceptional customer experiencesfor one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result ofour team. We’ve built avibrant cultureof employees who believe in thecore valuesof dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life! We'd love to hear from you if you’re looking to dogreat work with great people.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency;
• Schedule/Coordinate shipments;
• Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment;
• Track and trace shipments with carriers and address any issues during transit;
• Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager;
• Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
• Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities;
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally ;
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
• A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed and highly motivated.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
• Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

Email and digital communications for job postings will only come from the @flstransport.com domain. If you want to verify that communications or a job offer are legitimately from FLS, check our company website, job posting website, or LinkedIn company page. For additional inquiries, please contact [e-mail].”