Under the direction of the Executive General Manager – Freight Services, the Freight Coordinator’s position is to support the freight operations teams by way of monitoring the daily load activities through managing relationships with carriers, customers, suppliers, and vendors ensuring that goods are picked up and delivered on time.
Receiving order requests at various stages and processing to complete the service offering.
Secure freight by calculating and quoting competitive rates to the customer.
~ Facilitate freight movement through use of one-shot carrier negotiations and/or use of existing carrier rate contracts, skills related to using various freight matching web tools including Link Logistics.
~ Identify and recommend policies to maximize revenues and minimize operational costs.
~ Instrumental in team based strategic business planning, working with freight team and management to achieve business development goals.
~ Negotiate Rail intermodal, FTL and LTL buy rates with carriers.
~ Negotiate and Quote Rail intermodal, FTL and LTL rates to the clients.
~ Monitoring a variety of shipments, ensuring they meet obligations of movement.
~ Confirmation of charges on all applicable Rail, Road FTL and LTL carrier shipments.
~ Investigate and process freight claims as required.
~ This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career – at FMi you will not be just a cog in the wheel, you will be an important part of a great team. Our Values emphasize relationships as the key to FMi’s success to-date and our future growth, and our freight team works together to provide our clients and our partners with an exceptional experience.
This is your chance to see the future and plan for long-term engagement with clients including vendor partners, and our academic community.
Performance Incentives mean you will be a key member of the Freight Team.
As Freight Coordinator, this is your chance to become invested in your career and influence our growth for the long-term.
You Want to Do This
You are looking to contribute your expertise in a variety of areas – operational performance, client relations, new business development, continuous improvement, and team development.
You want to contribute to the FMi Logistics Freight team and our strategic business planning. Outside of the box strategic planning is your skill, and executing is your passion.
You want to help mentor, grow, and motivate the Freight Brokerage team. You like managing existing accounts and building new customer relationships.
You Know These Things Already
In your career you have been a solid, consistent performer. You have 2 or more years of experience in Freight Coordination.
You have direct experience in Freight Brokerage business, Ocean & Air Forwarding
You will stand out if you already understand Freight Management specifically.
You have very strong client-focused service skills, and you are also driven to help develop new business.
Your ability to independently manage a number of projects at the same time, and to react and adjust to change with ease will make you perfect for this job.
You Should Know This About the Job
You will report directly to the Manager, LTL Freight & Pricing of the Freight Services Group and have their full support.
As a member of the Freight Brokerage Team, you will be well-compensated. Along with your salary, you will have a Performance Incentive component.
No need to pay for parking or public transport – parking is free and right beside the building.
We like creative problem-solvers and curious people.
We are ready to hire the right person immediately.
Dental care
Disability insurance
On-site parking
Own a reliable vehicle and/or have access to municipal transit to the Foothills Industrial Area
~8-hour shift
~ Monday to Friday