Truck Logistics Coordinator

Maxim Truck and Trailer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Winnipeg is seeking a Truck Logistics Coordinator to manage the transfer of units between branches and supervise staff. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of logistics experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits program

Yearly incentive program

Employee referral bonuses

Opportunities for advancement

Strong team environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in a related role such as logistics or dispatch.
• 2+ years office administration experience.
• Class 1 Driver’s License with air brakes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the transfer of L & R units between branches.
• Supervises branch yard staff and manages payroll.
• Ensures customer needs and timelines are met.

Skills

Logistics experience

Office administration

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Outlook / Word / Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

Truck Logistics Coordinator

Maxim Truck & Trailer

1860 Brookside Blvd

Centerport (Winnipeg), MB R3C 2E6

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the transfer of L & R units interprovincially between Maxim branches through a network of contract drivers. This includes planning logistics & tracking the transfers, recruiting drivers, ensuring drivers have all documentation and instructions needed, reviews and submits driver expenses.
• Coordinates the units coming out of the L & R fleet and into used truck inventory. Coordinates transfers with the fleet maintenance team, arranges for and ensures all needed repairs are complete, and ensures customer needs and timelines are met.
• Supervises branch yard staff through recruitment, delegating work, motivating, training, providing performance feedback and submitting biweekly payroll.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in a related role such as logistics or dispatch
• 2+ years office administration
• A combination of total years of experience for the above will be considered
• Dealership and industry knowledge preferred
• Worked with budgets or cost constraints
• Experience supervising or directing a small team preferred
• Mechanical knowledge an asset (to understand checklists and breakdowns)
• Class 1 Driver’s License with air brakes an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of people
• Customer service focus & ability to build relationships
• Proven leadership skills including motivating, coaching and training staff
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail
• Organized, sets priorities, meets deadlines
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Proficient with MS Outlook / Word / Excel

Hours

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; must be available for after hours for emergency calls

We offer

• A competitive Salary and benefit program
• Yearly incentive program
• Employee referral $$ bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement
• Strong team environment
• Support of a national company

More about us

We provide quality transportation equipment, parts, and service to our customers. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a full-service truck and trailer equipment dealer with 17 locations from Vancouver to Montreal. We are proud to be a Canadian company with almost 500 employees in business for almost 40 years.