Logistics Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - Bison Transport

Bison Transport

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bison Transport's Asset Based Logistics (ABL) department is a fast-growing brokerage arm of Bison Transport that builds Bison's network across North America by developing strong relationships with our partner carriers.

As our Logistics department continues to grow and evolve, the scope of the Logistics Coordinator role has broadened.

In the spirit of growing the business, the Logistics Coordinator will have the responsibility of generating leads which includes developing relationships, identifying and solidifying opportunities and negotiating rates in order to generate additional freight.

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will work directly with our network of partner carriers and Bison operations team to coordinate freight movement through Canada and the US, in order to properly service our client base.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Defining available freight and securing carriers for Bison ABL on a daily basis
Develop relationships with carriers, identify opportunities, generate leads, and win freight
Defining all details relating to loads and ensuring that the chosen carrier understands and is able to meet all expectations
Evaluate changes in market conditions and negotiate best purchase price while assessing all angles of the situation
Coordinate the resolution of assessorial charges, disputes, and general carrier issue
Provide oneoff and network solutions for freight opportunities tabled by customer service, operations, and sales through rate requests and network designs and modifications
Locate, validate and onboard new sources of carrier capacity to meet the needs of the network
Build and manage carrier relationships involving capacity, rates and compliance
Proactively managing all steps of followup

Desired Skills and Experience:

Prior Transportation Industry and/or Logistics experience are an asset
Entrepreneurial spirit and interpersonal savvy
Sound analytical and critical thinking skills
Exceptional negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
Proven communication and timemanagement skills
Strong customer service and relationshipbuilding skills
The ability to thrive in a fastpace, deadlineoriented environment

Why Bison:

Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy worklife balance
Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:

Celebrating over 50 years in Business
Named as Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.