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Title: Senior Transport Coordinator Location: Ville St Laurent Industry: Distribution We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Transport Coordinator to oversee the domestic distribution network across Canada. In this role, you will lead our end-to-end transport operations-focusing heavily on inland long-haul and regional trucking (FTL/LTL), warehouse transfer logistics, and ocean container drayage. ...
You will own carrier relations and driver management (internal drivers) from end to end: sourcing partners, negotiating competitive freight rates, booking loads, tracking performance, and relentlessly optimizing costs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to build strong carrier networks while driving down logistics spend, we want to hear from you. Apply now: [redacted] / [redacted] Advantages - Location: Ville St Laurent - Hours: Monday to Friday, full time, flexible day shift hours (can start earlier / end earlier) - Work-life-balance: Up to Two work-from-home days available after training and based on peak seasons - Benefits: Insurance package covered 50% by employer and RSP with company match - Vacations: Up to 4-weeks of vacation per year + closure during Christmas holidays - Salary: up to 85,000$ annually - Company cellphone provided Responsibilities - Manage full execution of inbound, outbound, and inter-warehouse transfer shipments across Canada. - Book, dispatch, and track daily loads, oversee route planning and load consolidation to maximize equipment utilization and minimize transit times. - Resolve operational bottlenecks, transit delays, customs issues, and freight claims in real time. - Build, maintain, and manage long-term relationships with a reliable network of Canadian trucking partners and freight brokers. - Negotiate contract rates, spot rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees. - Conduct regular RFPs/tenders to benchmark rates and expand carrier capacity across key lanes. - Ensure carrier compliance with licensing, insurance, safety, and service-level agreements (SLAs). - Analyze transportation spend across lanes, modes, and carriers to identify cost-reduction opportunities. - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for transport partners (On-Time Delivery, Tender Acceptance Rate, Claim Ratio) and conduct quarterly carrier reviews. - Work closely with warehouse operational teams to align pickup/drop-off schedules and prevent warehouse congestion. - Collaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory, and Customer Service teams to provide shipment visibility and accurate ETAs. - Additional, occasionally support coordination of ocean containers with our freight forwarding partners Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in freight management, transport coordination, or logistics within a distribution or manufacturing environment in Canada. - In-depth knowledge of Canadian transportation routes, freight corridors, winter logistics, and regional carrier capabilities (Ontario/Quebec hubs, Western corridors, Maritimes). - Deep expertise in FTL, LTL, intermodal rail, and basic container drayage workflows. - Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and managing carrier contracts. Summary Passionate about Transport & Logistics? So are we! We're here to help you navigate your career in this fast-moving industry! Reach out to your go-to logistics recruiters: Melissa Cumetti - [redacted] Patrick Pepin - [redacted] Let's connect on LinkedIn too! Melissa Cumetti - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cumetti/ Patrick Pepin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pepin-319b451a8/ Slide into our inbox or DMs - your next big career move might be one click away!
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Title: Senior Transport Coordinator Location: Ville St Laurent Industry: Distribution We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Transport Coordinator to oversee the domestic distribution network across Canada. In this role, you will lead our end-to-end transport operations-focusing heavily on inland long-haul and regional trucking (FTL/LTL), warehouse transfer logistics, and ocean container drayage. You will own carrier relations and driver management (internal drivers) from end to end: sourcing partners, negotiating competitive freight rates, booking loads, tracking performance, and relentlessly optimizing costs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to build strong carrier networks while driving down logistics spend, we want to hear from you. Apply now: [redacted] / [redacted] Advantages - Location: Ville St Laurent - Hours: Monday to Friday, full time, flexible day shift hours (can start earlier / end earlier) - Work-life-balance: Up to Two work-from-home days available after training and based on peak seasons - Benefits: Insurance package covered 50% by employer and RSP with company match ...
- Vacations: Up to 4-weeks of vacation per year + closure during Christmas holidays - Salary: up to 85,000$ annually - Company cellphone provided Responsibilities - Manage full execution of inbound, outbound, and inter-warehouse transfer shipments across Canada. - Book, dispatch, and track daily loads, oversee route planning and load consolidation to maximize equipment utilization and minimize transit times. - Resolve operational bottlenecks, transit delays, customs issues, and freight claims in real time. - Build, maintain, and manage long-term relationships with a reliable network of Canadian trucking partners and freight brokers. - Negotiate contract rates, spot rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees. - Conduct regular RFPs/tenders to benchmark rates and expand carrier capacity across key lanes. - Ensure carrier compliance with licensing, insurance, safety, and service-level agreements (SLAs). - Analyze transportation spend across lanes, modes, and carriers to identify cost-reduction opportunities. - Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for transport partners (On-Time Delivery, Tender Acceptance Rate, Claim Ratio) and conduct quarterly carrier reviews. - Work closely with warehouse operational teams to align pickup/drop-off schedules and prevent warehouse congestion. - Collaborate with Supply Chain, Inventory, and Customer Service teams to provide shipment visibility and accurate ETAs. - Additional, occasionally support coordination of ocean containers with our freight forwarding partners Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in freight management, transport coordination, or logistics within a distribution or manufacturing environment in Canada. - In-depth knowledge of Canadian transportation routes, freight corridors, winter logistics, and regional carrier capabilities (Ontario/Quebec hubs, Western corridors, Maritimes). - Deep expertise in FTL, LTL, intermodal rail, and basic container drayage workflows. - Proven track record of negotiating freight rates and managing carrier contracts. Summary Passionate about Transport & Logistics? So are we! We're here to help you navigate your career in this fast-moving industry! Reach out to your go-to logistics recruiters: Melissa Cumetti - [redacted] Patrick Pepin - [redacted] Let's connect on LinkedIn too! Melissa Cumetti - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cumetti/ Patrick Pepin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pepin-319b451a8/ Slide into our inbox or DMs - your next big career move might be one click away!
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