Logistics Coordinator

High Liner Foods; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods is seeking a Domestic Logistics Coordinator to manage North American transportation. This role involves optimizing logistics services, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Join a company that values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay-for-performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leave

Disability Support

Family-friendly Flex policies

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Transportation management experience (TL, LTL, and/or I).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive logistics services to optimize service and costs.
• Build and plan customer loads and select carriers.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply Chain Software

Job description

Domestic Logistics Coordinator (DLC) - High Liner Foods

The Domestic Logistics Coordinator (DLC) is a key operations role within High Liner Foods, focused exclusively on North American transportation. The DLC manages and makes tactical decisions within the supply chain to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation execution.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive logistics services to optimize service and costs, including:
2. Build and plan customer loads
3. Select and tender loads to carriers while adhering to routing guide compliance
4. Prioritize appointment scheduling requirements
5. Understand customer compliance requirements and communicate necessary information to carriers to avoid fines/fees
6. Successfully plan multi-stop loads and optimize truck utilization
7. Adhere to freight budgets
8. Track load execution against relevant milestones
9. Obtain status updates or documents from carriers
10. Identify risks to successful execution and recommend solutions
11. Inform relevant stakeholders of status updates
12. Review and decide on next steps for freight payment discrepancies or accessorial fees
13. Utilize, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
14. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements
15. Evaluate decisions impacting freight costs for High Liner Foods
16. Develop and maintain successful relationships with carriers/brokers
17. Participate in on-call support rotation or holiday coverage as required
18. Perform other tasks and activities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with supply chain software (e.g., BluJay, E2 Open TMS, JD) is an asset
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional carrier-facing experience is highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without hierarchical authority
• Proven problem-solving abilities and competency in presenting recommendations
• Transportation management experience (TL, LTL, and/or I)

What’s in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you can shape your path, supported by great benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us include:

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental & vision coverage
• Pay-for-performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leave
• Disability Support
• Family-friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• A safety-focused work environment