Job Summary
As a Logistics Specialist, you will be the dynamic link between shippers and carriers, ensuring that freight moves efficiently and effectively. You’ll leverage your expertise in supply chain management to coordinate logistics, negotiate pricing, and optimize transportation solutions. Your proactive approach will drive process improvements, enhance inventory control, and ensure seamless order fulfillment. Join us in this exciting role where your skills will make a significant impact on our operations!
Company Profile
Logistics Plus Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics and supply chain solutions. The company was founded more than 25 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus has annual global sales approaching $1B and is consistently recognized as a fast-growing transportation and logistics company, a great supply chain partner, a top freight broker, a leading project cargo manager, and a great place to work. With a strong passion for excellence, globally our more than 1000 employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with shippers and carriers to facilitate smooth freight operations - International freight movements
- Negotiate pricing and terms with carriers to ensure competitive rates while maximizing profitability
- Utilize transportation management systems to track shipments, manage inventory levels, and streamline logistics processes
- Collaborate with warehouse management teams to coordinate shipping and receiving activities
- Analyze data to identify trends in demand planning and optimize transportation routes
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in freight movement and inventory management
- Oversee the dispatching of shipments, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to customer requirements
- Manage documentation related to shipping, including bills of lading, invoices, and customs paperwork
Basic qualifications
- Strong understanding of supply chain logistics and freight brokerage operations
- Excellent communication skills for effective negotiation and relationship-building
- Proficiency in data analysis skills to drive decision-making processes
- Experience with ERP systems and warehouse management systems (WMS) - Cargo Wise experience an asset
- Familiarity with transportation planning, category management, and materials handling practices
- Knowledge of 3PL (third-party logistics) operations and e-commerce fulfillment strategies
- Experience with over the road shipments
- WMS inventory management / order entry experience is an asset
- Import/Export International experience preferred
Why you’ll love it here
We are dedicated to empowering our team members both professionally and personally. Our supportive environment fosters growth while providing the tools you need to succeed.
Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
- Opportunities for professional development and training programs
- A vibrant workplace culture that values teamwork and innovation
- Employee wellness initiatives that promote a healthy work-life balance
Join us as we navigate the exciting world of Logistics together! Your contributions will help shape our success in delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Cambridge, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
