Transportation Logistics Coordinator

B&A Transport; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

B&A Transport is seeking an experienced Transportation Logistics Coordinator to support and coordinate our transportation operations across Canada. The role involves managing driver schedules, coordinating routes, and communicating with drivers and customers to adapt to changes.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in transportation logistics, knowledge of dispatch software, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple shipments efficiently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Post-secondary education in logistics, transportation, supply chain management or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation logistics, dispatch, scheduling or a related field.
• Experience coordinating drivers and transportation schedules.
• Experience with transportation management or dispatch software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the daily transportation activities of drivers operating across Canada.
• Prepare and coordinate driver schedules and transportation assignments.
• Coordinate routes and delivery schedules to ensure timely and efficient transportation of goods.
• Monitor deliveries, shipment status and estimated arrival times.
• Communicate with drivers regarding routes, schedules, delivery instructions and operational changes.
• Coordinate with customers and other stakeholders regarding pickups, deliveries and shipment status.
• Respond to delays, scheduling conflicts, breakdowns and other transportation-related issues and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Monitor driver and vehicle availability and adjust transportation schedules when required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to transportation activities, deliveries, schedules and driver assignments.
• Use transportation management and scheduling systems to monitor and coordinate shipments.
• Assist in optimizing routes and transportation schedules to improve efficiency and delivery performance.
• Communicate operational issues and transportation requirements to management.
• Ensure that transportation activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Prepare operational information and reports relating to transportation activities when required.
• Perform other transportation logistics coordination duties related to the company's operations.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Scheduling

Dispatch

Driver coordination

Customer communication

Time management

Record keeping

Education

Post-secondary education in logistics or related field

Secondary school completion

Tools

Transportation management software

Dispatch software

Job description

Transportation Logistics Coordinator-Minimum 30 hours per week

B&A TRANSPORT

B&A Transport is seeking an experienced Transportation Logistics Coordinator to support and coordinate the company's transportation operations across Canada. The company operates a fleet of trucks and coordinates the activities and schedules of 21 employees on payroll and approximately 25 subcontractors.

We currently operate a fleet of approximately 34 trucks and 28 trailers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, driver schedules and assignments, monitoring deliveries, communicating with drivers and customers, and responding to operational changes and delays. The position requires strong knowledge of transportation logistics, scheduling, route coordination and delivery tracking.

• Coordinate and monitor the daily transportation activities of drivers operating across Canada;
• Prepare and coordinate driver schedules and transportation assignments;
• Coordinate routes and delivery schedules to ensure timely and efficient transportation of goods;
• Monitor deliveries, shipment status and estimated arrival times;
• Communicate with drivers regarding routes, schedules, delivery instructions and operational changes;
• Coordinate with customers and other stakeholders regarding pickups, deliveries and shipment status;
• Respond to delays, scheduling conflicts, breakdowns and other transportation-related issues and coordinate appropriate solutions;
• Monitor driver and vehicle availability and adjust transportation schedules when required;
• Maintain accurate records relating to transportation activities, deliveries, schedules and driver assignments;
• Use transportation management and scheduling systems to monitor and coordinate shipments;
• Assist in optimizing routes and transportation schedules to improve efficiency and delivery performance;
• Communicate operational issues and transportation requirements to management;
• Ensure that transportation activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements;
• Prepare operational information and reports relating to transportation activities when required; and
• Perform other transportation logistics coordination duties related to the company's operations.

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required;
• Post-secondary education in logistics, transportation, supply chain management or a related field is considered an asset;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation logistics, dispatch, scheduling or a related field;
• Experience coordinating drivers and transportation schedules;
• Experience with transportation management or dispatch software;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to manage multiple transportation activities simultaneously;
• Strong communication skills; and
• Ability to work independently and make operational decisions in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Language: English required; French is an asset.

Contact

Notes B&A Transport is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified Canadian citizen