Ocean Freight Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator

COSCO SHIPPING CANADA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

COSCO SHIPPING Canada invites applications for a Road Transport Team Dispatch Coordinator to optimize container fleet movement and manage daily truck dispatch. You will track ocean container movements, coordinate with drivers, and support port drayage operations in a 37.5-hour week reporting to the Senior Manager of RTT Department of NAOC.

This full-time role requires 1-3 years in logistics and strong communication, with proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, intermodal operations, dispatch, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dispatch activities for WB MLB shipments and provide backup support for EB cargo dispatch operations.
• Review Last Free Day reports and follow up with trucking partners.
• Generate and analyze daily ISM reports to support dispatch planning.
• Prepare rail storage and terminal demurrage reports for management review.
• Compile weekly ingate volume reports and operational performance metrics.
• Monitor carrier allocation to ensure MLB container volume aligns with targets.
• Collaborate with COSAG and internal stakeholders to optimize West Coast export cargo movements.
• Provide backup operational support for Oakland MLB shipments as required.
• Monitor vessel schedules and use TMS queries to support cargo planning.
• Dispatch containers to trucking providers and coordinate container movement.
• Maintain communication with trucking partners for timely pickup and movement of containers.

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

COSCO SHIPPING Canada invites applications for a Road Transport Team Dispatch Coordinator to optimize container fleet movement and manage daily truck dispatch. You will track ocean container movements, coordinate with drivers, and support port drayage operations in a 37.5-hour week reporting to the Senior Manager of RTT Department of NAOC.

This full-time role requires 1-3 years in logistics and strong communication, with proficiency in Excel and MS Office.