Logistics Coordinator - Grain

McGill St Laurent; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance and RRSP contribution

Paid time off from day one

Public transit incentive

Donation matching program

Office gym, lounge, showers

Job summary

McGill St Laurent is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage daily truck transportation scheduling for our grain division in Montreal, ensuring timely deliveries and clear communication with customers, carriers and internal teams.

The role involves securing carrier capacity, booking trucks, monitoring shipments, resolving delays, and maintaining strong carrier relationships, while upholding safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, freight brokerage, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of trucking operations, freight terminology, and transportation processes.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), load boards, and logistics software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Bilingual (French/English) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule truck transportation for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Source and book qualified carriers to meet customer shipping requirements.
• Negotiate rates and transportation costs with carriers and brokers.
• Monitor shipment status from pickup through delivery and proactively address service issues.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers, carriers, customers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure all loads are dispatched accurately and on schedule.
• Track and update and internal records.
• Resolve transportation delays, delivery exceptions and customer concerns promptly.
• Monitor carrier performance and maintain strong carrier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations and safety requirements.
• Assist with freight quoting, capacity planning and logistics reporting.

Job description

Truck Dispatch & Transportation Scheduling

At McGill St Laurent, we connect people to agricultural, forestry, power and carbon producers through our deep expertise in trading. Our network of integrated businesses maximizes transaction value, allowing us to source, trade, and distribute our commodities at the best possible price, as simply as possible. We are not just a trading company; we are visionary leaders driving innovation and shaping a future where environmental responsibility and economic growth go hand in hand.

As part of the growth of our Grain division, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Logistics Coordinator to manage the daily scheduling and coordination of truck transportation services for our grain department. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing carrier capacity, booking trucks, monitoring shipments and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining excellent communication with customers, carriers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule truck transportation for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Source and book qualified carriers to meet customer shipping requirements.
• Negotiate rates and transportation costs with carriers and brokers.
• Monitor shipment status from pickup through delivery and proactively address service issues.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers, carriers, customers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure all loads are dispatched accurately and on schedule.
• Track and update and internal records.
• Resolve transportation delays, delivery exceptions and customer concerns promptly.
• Monitor carrier performance and maintain strong carrier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations and safety requirements.
• Assist with freight quoting, capacity planning and logistics reporting.

Qualifications

• College degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, freight brokerage, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trucking operations, freight terminology, and transportation processes.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), load boards, and logistics software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Bilingual (French/English) is essential.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial culture that values initiative.

• A results-driven and entrepreneurial corporate culture
• Comprehensive group insurance and RRSP contribution options
• Paid time off policy starting from day one
• Public transit incentive program
• Give & Match donation program
• A beautiful office with a gym, lounge, lockers, and showers

This position requires 100% presence at the office. We believe that this presence encourages interactions that have a positive impact on our performance. In addition, it facilitates better collaboration, increases efficiency, and generates informal learning opportunities through these interactions. This collaborative culture creates a dynamic atmosphere in the office. As a result, we encourage employees to maintain this presence to reap the benefits.

Chez McGill St Laurent, nous connectons les gens aux producteurs agricoles, forestiers, d'électricité et de carbone grâce à notre profonde expertise dans l'industrie du trading.

Notre réseau d'entreprises intégrées maximise la valeur des transactions, nous permettant de négocier, d'acheter, de vendre et de distribuer nos matières premières au meilleur prix possible, le plus simplement possible. Nous ne sommes pas simplement une entreprise de trading; nous sommes des leaders visionnaires propulsant l'innovation et façonnant un avenir où la responsabilité environnementale et la croissance économique vont de pair.

Dans le cadre de la croissance de notre division grain, nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) coordonnateur(trice) de logistique rigoureux(se) et très organisé(e) afin de gérer la planification quotidienne et la coordination des services de transport routier pour notre département de grain. La personne retenue sera responsable d’assurer la disponibilité des transporteurs, de réserver les camions, de suivre les expéditions et de garantir les livraisons dans les délais prévus, tout en maintizant une excellente communication avec les clients, les transporteurs et les équipes internes.

Principales responsabilités

• Coordonner et planifier le transport routier des expéditions entrantes et sortantes.
• Rechercher et réserver des transporteurs qualifiés afin de répondre aux exigences d’expédition des clients.
• Négocier les tarifs et les coûts de transport avec les transporteurs et les courtiers.
• Assurer le suivi des expéditions, de l’enlèvement jusqu’à la livraison, et intervenir de façon proactive en cas de problème de service.
• Maintenir une communication régulière avec les chauffeurs, les transporteurs, les clients et le personnel d’entrepôt.
• Veiller à ce que toutes les cargaisons soient réparties et expédiées avec exactitude et dans les délais prévus.
• Effectuer le suivi et la mise à jour des dossiers internes.
• Résoudre rapidement les retards de transport, les exceptions de livraison et les préoccupations des clients.