Logistics Coordinator

American Iron & Metal Co; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition scholarship program

Career development support

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily rail operations across the Montreal area, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time shipments.

You will balance planning, coordination, and real-time problem-solving, reporting to the Railcar Logistics Manager, and collaborating with yard staff to meet shipping deadlines.

Fluency in French and English, 2–3 years of logistics experience, and proficiency in Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Excel are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of logistics experience; rail logistics experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate and monitor activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while collaborating within a team.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Transportation, or Logistics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Authorize railcar releases according to company guidelines and monitor quantities to prevent over-shipments.
• Ensure railcars carry correct product and are routed to destinations.
• Divert railcars and create new routing instructions as needed.
• Track monthly purchase orders and maintain records.
• Monitor railcar flows to minimize charges and optimize cycle times.
• Prepare and send daily reports on available railcars.
• Respond to internal customer requests and provide operational support.
• Collaborate with yard staff to support daily operations and deadlines.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Rail logistics

French & English communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Logistics

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will support daily rail operations within your assigned territory, ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused movement of railcars. Reporting to the Railcar Logistics Manager, you will balance planning, coordination, and real-time problem-solving to ensure shipment accuracy, operational compliance, and on-time delivery.

Whatyou’reresponsible for:

• Authorizing railcar releases in accordance with company guidelines and monitoring approved quantities to prevent over-shipments.
• Ensuring railcars contain the correct product and are routed to the appropriate destination.
• Diverting railcars as required and creating new routing instructions for new destinations.
• Tracking monthly purchase orders and maintaining operational records and files.
• Monitoring railcar flows to minimize asset usage charges and ensure efficient cycle times.
• Preparing and sending daily reports on the availability of empty railcars that can be ordered or returned within the assigned territory.
• Responding to internal customer requests and providing timely operational support.
• Collaborating closely with yard staff to support daily operations and meet shipping deadlines.

To join our team:

• You have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of logistics experience (rail logistics experience is an asset).
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• You have strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and monitor activities.
• You have strong problem-solving skills.
• You can work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• You are able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• You have completed post-secondary education, preferably in Business Administration, Transportation, or Logistics, which is considered an asset.

What we offer!

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!