Logistics Coordinator - Flatbed

Quarterback Transportation Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Commission plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Quarterback Transportation Inc. is a fast-growing freight brokerage and third-party logistics provider with offices in Toronto, ON. We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator - Flatbed to join our expanding team and help drive growth across North America.

This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, health benefits, and growth opportunities. You will negotiate, dispatch, and manage carriers, build relationships, and coordinate with drivers and customers to ensure smooth shipments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Load Boards and carrier coordination.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve.
• Knowledge of multi-state geography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, dispatch and assign carriers to shipments.
• Manage carrier portfolio and develop relationships.
• Source new carriers for portfolio.
• Proactively communicate shipment details to carriers and internal team.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic direction.
• Work daily with carriers, freight forwarders and colleagues.

Skills

Dispatching

Carrier relations

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Load boards

Multi-state geography

Tools

LoadLink

Job description

At Quarterback Transportation we believe that people make the difference. We are looking for professional, hardworking, outgoing individuals to join our team.

By joining Quarterback Transportation, you have the opportunity to learn from an industry leader where you will gain knowledge and skills to help you get to the next level.

We are looking for an outgoing, determined, and driven Logistics Coordinator focused on Flatbed to join our expanding team!

The Logistics Coordinator - Flatbed is highly motivated and determined to succeed. This is a great opportunity for an individual to position themselves for personal and company growth. Our company offers very competitive compensation, along with added incentives. We would love to hear from you!

Hybrid Work Model

Who Are We?

Quarterback Transportation is a fast growing freight brokerage and third party logistics provider with offices in Toronto, ON and Cincinnati, OH. We have been considered one of GROWTH 500’s fastest growing companies for the past seven years. We specialize in arranging truckload shipments of dry, specialized, and temperature controlled products across North America. Our team is made up of dynamic, friendly, fun, risk taking people who want to help us continue our growth into the future!

Please visit our website www.qbtransportation.com for more details!

You are the perfect fit if you have experience doing the following:

• Negotiate, dispatch and assign carriers to customers’ shipments to support the company


• Manage carrier portfolio, including developing strong relationships and operational understandings, helping match carrier preferred lanes with freight, and work with carriers as determined by the company


• Continually source new carriers for portfolio, developing the same relationships and understandings


• Proactively communicate pertinent shipment details to/from motor carriers, and our internal team


• Work closely with senior management to define strategic direction and objections


• Collaborate with Carrier’s, Freight Forwarders, and fellow colleagues on a daily basis

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Preferred 1-2 years of freight brokerage/dispatching experience, preferred


• Past experience in a fast-paced sales environment an asset


• Must be a team player and provide leadership


• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette


• Effective listening and strong communication skills for interaction with drivers, customers, and company staff


• Previous experience using Load Boards, ex; LoadLink


• Knowledge of multi-state geography


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve


• Exceptional negotiation skills


• Able to work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment


• Experience using Windows applications and industry specific software

This position offers an excellent compensation and commission plan, along with health benefits and opportunities to grow.

We are looking for a driven, team player with a desire to succeed!

Quarterback Transportationis an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Quarterback Transportation will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.