Logistics Specialist, Flatbed

Day & Ross; Town of Hartland; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross seeks a Logistics Specialist, Flatbed, to source and coordinate North American freight with a focus on profitability and exceptional customer service. The hybrid role can be based in Hartland, NB or Fredericton, NB, supporting both assets and brokerage teams.

The ideal candidate brings flatbed transportation experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office, TruckMate, and web-based systems.

Qualifications

• Secondary education required; post-secondary preferred.
• Previous flatbed transportation experience required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Customer relationship skills essential; sales orientation a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, TruckMate, and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Source FTL & LTL Flatbed loads.
• Build customer relationships.
• Work with Operations to fill assets.
• Broker loads.
• Provide quotes following pricing principles.
• Order entry / update / track & trace / booking pickup & delivery.
• Collaborate with Sales Reps across Canada to provide fleet updates.
• Be well-versed in flatbed options and equipment.
• Broker loads to Day & Ross approved carriers.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer relationships

Conflict resolution

Results oriented

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary/Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

MS Excel

TruckMate

Web-based programs

Job description

Job Description

You belong at Day & Ross.

Logistics Specialist, Flatbed

Full-Time, Temporary (6-12 month contract)

Hartland, NB or Fredericton, NB (Hybrid)

The Logistics Specialist , Flatbed, will source and coordinate freight across North America. This role will serve as a liaison between assets & brokerage and will work closely with the operations team to utilize assets, maintain efficiency and grow profitability. You will work as part of a tight knit team of Logistics Specialists and will be fully accountable to grow a book of business. The ideal candidate will be sales focused and highly focused on the Customer Experience.

How You'll Help

• Source FTL & LTL Flatbed loads.
• Build Customer Relationships.
• Work with Operations to fill assets.
• Brokering Loads.
• Provide quotes to secure business following the pricing principles.
• Order Entry / Update / Track & Trace / Booking Pick up & Delivery.
• Work closely with Sales Reps across Canada to provide updates on fleet availability.
• Be very well versed in Flatbed options and types of equipment to service customers.
• Broker loads to D&R approved carriers.
• Other related duties as may be required.

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous Flatbed Transportation is required.
• Strong communication skills – written & spoken.
• Driven to succeed.
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, Truck Mate, web based programs, Excel.
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment.
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.
• Results focused.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.