Logistics Coordinator

Job summary

The Railcar Logistics Coordinator manages daily rail operations by authorizing releases, monitoring railcar flows, and ensuring accurate product routing. They also provide operational support, maintain records, and collaborate with yard staff to meet shipping deadlines.

Job details

Company Description American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. Job Description As a Logistics Coordinator, you will support daily rail operations within your assigned territory, ensuring the safe, efficient, and customer-focused movement of railcars. Reporting to the Railcar Logistics Manager, you will balance planning, coordination, and real-time problem-solving to ensure shipment accuracy, operational compliance, and on-time delivery. What you’re responsible for: Authorizing railcar releases in accordance with company guidelines and monitoring approved quantities to prevent over-shipments. Ensuring railcars contain the correct product and are routed to the appropriate destination. Diverting railcars as required and creating new routing instructions for new destinations. Tracking monthly purchase orders and maintaining operational records and files. Monitoring railcar flows to minimize asset usage charges and ensure efficient cycle times. Preparing and sending daily reports on the availability of empty railcars that can be ordered or returned within the assigned territory. Responding to internal customer requests and providing timely operational support. Collaborating closely with yard staff to support daily operations and meet shipping deadlines. Qualifications To join our team: You have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of logistics experience (rail logistics experience is an asset). You have strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. You are proficient in Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, and Excel. You have strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and monitor activities. You have strong problem-solving skills. You can work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. You are able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team. You have completed post-secondary education, preferably in Business Administration, Transportation, or Logistics, which is considered an asset. Additional Information What we offer! A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

What you’ll do

The Railcar Logistics Coordinator manages daily rail operations by authorizing releases, monitoring railcar flows, and ensuring accurate product routing. They also provide operational support, maintain records, and collaborate with yard staff to meet shipping deadlines.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of experience in rail operations logistics and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. A post-secondary education in Business Administration, Transportation, or Logistics is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive wage • Vacation • Benefits • RRSP matching program • Annual tuition scholarship program

Listed skills

• Microsoft Teams · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Rail operations
• Logistics
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Outlook
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Organizational skills
• Planning
• Coordination
• Reporting
• Data entry
• Rail Operations
• Organizational Skills
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Demolition
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Logistics Management
• Operations
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Coordinating
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians