Senior Logistics Coordinator, Freight Brokerage and Pricing
Logistics & Customs Services Inc.
Full time, Permanent
Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift
Location: Woodbridge
About Logistics & Customs Services Inc.
Logistics & Customs Services Inc., also known as LCS, is a well established Canadian freight brokerage and customs brokerage company with more than 30 years of success in the logistics industry.
We are proud to offer the professionalism and stability of an experienced organization, with the flexibility, teamwork, and personal feel of a mid sized company. At LCS, you are not just another number. Our team members play an important role in how we serve our customers, build carrier relationships, solve problems, and continue growing the business.
We believe in hard work, clear communication, continuous learning, and supporting each other. Our environment is relaxed, collaborative, and family oriented, with a strong focus on service, accountability, and doing the job right.
Important Requirement
This is a senior level freight brokerage role.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in freight brokerage.
This experience must include freight brokering, carrier sourcing, spot quoting, rate negotiation, and North American freight movement. Applicants who do not meet this minimum requirement will not be considered.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator, Freight Brokerage and Pricing to join our operations and pricing team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting customer pricing, managing spot quotes, sourcing carrier capacity, negotiating freight rates, coordinating shipments, and helping ensure freight moves smoothly from pickup to final delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the freight brokerage industry, enjoys working in a fast moving environment, and wants to be part of a company where their experience, ideas, and relationships matter.
What We Offer
At LCS, we work hard, but we also value a positive and supportive workplace. Our team enjoys:
- Relaxed and friendly work environment
- Supportive, family like atmosphere
- Monthly company lunches
- Annual Christmas and holiday party
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision care
- Extended health care
- RMT coverage
- Life insurance after 5 years of employment
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- On site parking
- Discounted or free food
- Year end bonus pay
Key ResponsibilitiesPricing, Quoting, and RFP Management
- Review, analyze, and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and spot rate requests
- Prepare competitive and profitable pricing for cross border, domestic Canadian, and U.S. freight lanes
- Evaluate rate expectations, accessorial charges, equipment requirements, delivery standards, and service expectations
- Identify missing information, unusual requirements, or potential issues within bid packages and request clarification when needed
- Source and negotiate rates with existing and new carrier partners
- Balance customer expectations, service levels, carrier performance, and margin targets
- Maintain accurate pricing records and support internal pricing strategy
Carrier Procurement and Market Knowledge
- Build and maintain strong relationships with asset based and non asset based carriers
- Source capacity for FTL, LTL, temperature controlled, flatbed, specialized freight, intermodal, and rail shipments
- Understand carrier core lanes, costing structures, seasonal capacity changes, fuel impacts, and market trends
- Monitor freight market conditions, capacity shifts, and pricing fluctuations across North America
- Negotiate spot and contract rates that support service, cost, and profitability goals
- Develop reliable carrier options for existing and new customer opportunities
Freight Coordination and Operational Execution
- Coordinate freight movement across Canada, the United States, and cross border lanes
- Manage inbound, outbound, reverse logistics, trade show, and customs related shipments
- Enter accurate shipment details into the TMS
- Prepare tenders, bills of lading, and related shipping documentation
- Track shipments from pickup through final delivery
- Proactively identify and resolve service issues
- Communicate shipment updates to customers, carriers, and internal team members
- Support billing, invoicing, and shipment reconciliation as required
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in freight brokerage
- Experience processing quotes and rates for new and existing customers
- Experience with load brokerage, spot quoting, carrier sourcing, and rate negotiation
- Strong knowledge of North American carrier networks
- Strong understanding of current market rates and carrier relationships
- Experience with cross border and domestic freight within Canada and the United States
- Knowledge of LTL, FTL, highway, temperature controlled, flatbed, specialized, and domestic freight pricing
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette and professional communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to analyze information from multiple sources and make sound decisions
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Working knowledge of load boards such as Loadlink, DAT, and Truckstop
- Ability to build and maintain strong customer and carrier relationships
- A team first attitude with a professional, reliable, and solutions focused approach
Preferred Assets
The following would be considered strong assets:
- Experience using UFOS TMS
- CIFFA certification
- SCMP professional certification
- Knowledge of ocean and air freight
- Experience with FCL and LCL freight
- Experience with intermodal or rail freight, including CN and CP lanes
- Existing carrier relationships within Canada and the United States
Who You Are
You are an experienced freight brokerage professional who understands that successful logistics requires urgency, accuracy, communication, and strong relationships.
You are confident speaking with carriers and customers, comfortable negotiating rates, and able to manage multiple shipments, quotes, and priorities at the same time. You take ownership of your work, solve problems quickly, and understand the importance of protecting both customer service and company margins.
You enjoy being part of a team, but you are also able to work independently and make smart decisions in a fast moving environment.
Why Join LCS?
At LCS, you will join a company with a strong history, loyal customers, and a team that values experience, accountability, and collaboration. We offer a workplace where your contributions are noticed, your ideas are welcomed, and your logistics knowledge can make a real impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow with a respected Canadian logistics and customs brokerage company while working in a supportive, team oriented environment.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed.
Reminder: This position requires a minimum of 5 years of freight brokerage experience. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Freight Brokerage: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
