Seasonal Logistics Coordinator: Shipments & Carrier Rates

Kissner Milling Company; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissner Milling Company is seeking a Transportation Coordinator - Seasonal to manage peak-season shipping and transportation logistics in Canada. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, building carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and maintaining a provider database during the September–March peak period.

The candidate should have 2+ years in logistics, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and deep knowledge of NA carriers and border crossing.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in logistics and transportation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and US carriers, the transportation corridors and highway infrastructure including basic laws of trucking and border crossing.
• Strong knowledge of North American geography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to work onsite in office, flexible hours during our peak season (September to March).

Responsibilities

• Book inbound and outbound shipments in a high-volume office with multi-location shipping points.
• Forge effective relationships with carriers to move shipments to customers.
• Effectively negotiate rates and service requirements.
• Research and maintain a comprehensive data base of transportation providers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings in rates to create a competitive advantage.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier relations

Negotiation

MS Office Suite

Excel

Geography knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kissner Milling Company is seeking a Transportation Coordinator - Seasonal to manage peak-season shipping and transportation logistics in Canada. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, building carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and maintaining a provider database during the September–March peak period.

The candidate should have 2+ years in logistics, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and deep knowledge of NA carriers and border crossing.