Logistics Coordinator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Tuition scholarship

Career development support

Fun work environment

Benefits package

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily rail operations in the assigned territory, ensuring 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, compliance and on-time delivery.

You will authorize releases, manage routing, track orders and generate daily reports while collaborating closely with yard staff to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Authorize railcar releases per company guidelines and monitor quantities to prevent over-shipments.
• Ensure railcars contain correct product and are routed correctly.
• Divert railcars as required and create new routing instructions for new destinations.
• Track monthly purchase orders and maintain operational records.
• Monitor railcar flows to minimize asset usage charges and optimize cycle times.
• Prepare and send daily reports on available empty railcars within territory.
• Respond to internal customer requests and provide timely operational support.
• Collaborate with yard staff to support daily operations and meet shipping deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Transportation or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Company 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.

What you’re responsible 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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!