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Logistics Coordinator – Permanent (London, ON)

by Kelly Services (Canada) Ltd.

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Oct 06, 2015
Experience: 2 Years
Kelly Services (Canada) Ltd.

Job Description

  • Competitive pay - $35, 000-$45, 000 per year
  • Get your career started with a cross border Freight Specialist
  • Permanent with full benefits
 
We’re hiring a Logistics Coordinator in London, ON for an exciting, mid-level role at an established and expanding transportation services provider. This permanent job offers a competitive salary, full benefits and significant opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization. If you have freight brokerage or logistics coordinating, we want to hear from you– apply now!
 
Description:
As Logistics Coordinator, you will provide premium transportation services to customers and participate in sales, pricing/costing, equipment sourcing, negotiating, dispatching, customer service and vendor relations. This permanent role offers a high level of action and autonomy, allowing you to make decisions independently and stay engaged in a fast-paced environment.  
 
You will be a key link between our customers, our systems and our industry providers as you use your expertise in the freight industry to solve problems, facilitate work and information flows and view our customers’ success as your own. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity – apply now!
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Present service options, pricing/rate quotations and company information to customers
  • Manage customer orders, shipments and sourcing of motor carriers/equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are followed and performance/profit objectives are met
  • Negotiate rates for transportation service with motor carriers
  • Track shipments and facilitate customs clearances with stakeholders
  • Resolve issues with various parties
  • Vendor development and pricing/lane analysis
  • Monitor carrier performance and manage service levels
  • Nurture and expand relationships with customers, providers and team members
  • Maintain and manage accurate documentation and records
  • Other related duties as required
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 2 years’ 3PL and Freight Brokerage experience 
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment & multi task
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong organization, math & analytical skills
  • Good with maps and geography
  • High energy with a positive attitude
  • Team player, interacts well with others
  • Intermediate to Advanced computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook),internet and excellent typing speed
  • Resourceful and innovative; a natural problem solver
  • Experience with PC Miler and Fleet Manager is an asset
     
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INFORMATION:
  • Access to a reliable vehicle is required – bus service is not available
 
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
  • Completion of post-secondary program or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
 
PERKS INCLUDE:
  • Competitive salary - $35,000-$45,000 per year
  • Excellent medical, dental and insurance benefits
  • Significant opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization
  • Supportive company culture focused on employee success and teamwork

If you are the individual for this job opportunity, please send your resume to ks7640@kellyservices.com (quoting reference number 7640-LOGISTICS).  Resumes can also be faxed to 519-673-1479 or dropped off in person to 380 Wellington Rd, London.
 
About Kelly Services:
Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 company, a trusted pioneer in the staffing industry since 1946, offers fulfilling employment to over 750,000 employees annually.  Temporary, temporary to permanent, and permanent job opportunities are available in such areas as Office Services, Accounting/Finance, Light Industrial, IT, Marketing and Call Center.  Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Join our winning team today!
 
We invite you to visit our website www.kellyservices.com to view other job opportunities.
 
Temporary Applicants: Please note - you will only be considered for temporary placements through Kelly Services once you have completed our Hiring Process which includes signing our employment application and employment agreement.