Transportation Coordinator

Job Description

Do you have experience in dispatch or the logistics/transportation industry? Do you enjoy interacting directly with customers and internal teams? Are you able to effectively utilize Fleet Management and other software?

Transportation Coordinator (Kitchener, ON)

We are hiring a Transportation Coordinator for a large transportation organization in Kitchener, ON. This is a temporary position for approximately 3 months to start with a possibility of extension. This position is fully onsite in Kitchener, ON. A valid driver’s license as well as reliable transportation is required. Occasional travel to Woodstock and Ayr locations may be required (compensation for mileage is provided).

Advantages

• Competitive compensation, $27-28/hour with opportunities for overtime.


• Steady regular hours, Mon to Fri – 8am to 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch (shift is subject to change to afternoons if contract is extended).


• Join a motivated team of individuals who enjoy an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and optimize shipments into efficient loads; tender freight to third-party carriers and provide direct guidance to driving associates.


• Monitor trucks for pick-up, estimate arrival/delivery times, and manage load recovery to ensure 100% on-time delivery.


• Maintain real-time accuracy in the Transportation Management System (TMS); complete daily logs and trackers.


• Perform payroll and tractor audits, handle invoicing, and manage spot-rate negotiations with carriers.


• Investigate load exceptions, troubleshoot operational issues, and research alternatives to ensure cost savings for the customer.


• Act as the central hub for information, providing detailed updates to customers and internal teams via phone and email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.


• Two (2) plus years of experience in Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics is preferred.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time-sensitive situations in a fast paced environment.


• Familiarity with Fleet Management software is an asset.


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.


• Strong customer focus – ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers as well as internal associates.


• Strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.

Summary

1. Respond directly to this job posting by registering and applying to the posting directly on www.randstad.ca.


2. Also directly email: saudia.yusuf@randstad.ca AND megan.cranston@randstad.ca with the title "Transportation Coordinator".

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We also respect human rights and are dedicated to positive actions to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from barriers, particularly equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including women, non-binary/gender non-conforming, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

We ask that all job applications identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.