Bilingual (Spanish) Logistics Coordinator

Job summary

Coordinate end-to-end ocean and multimodal shipments, including trucking, rail, and air freight, while managing documentation, shipment visibility, and delivery issues. Negotiate transportation rates, coordinate inland logistics, maintain shipment and invoice records, handle small freight claims, and improve logistics processes.

Job details

4 days a week on site dowtown Permanent role Salary: 80,000 -90,000/yr annual performance bonuses of 12% to 15% of base salary. Required Skills & Experience - Has experience handling trucking logistics for perishable food items from Canada to Mexico - BILINGUAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and computerized logistics systems - Working knowledge of export documentation and international shipping requirements - Solid understanding of Incoterms, import/export documentation, and customs clearance processes - Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, carriers, and vendors Job Description Reporting to the Logistics Manager/ Assistant Manager, the Logistics Coordinator/Specialist is responsible for the coordination and management of ocean freight and multi-modal shipments, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery. This role works with clients, vendors, carriers, and internal teams to support transportation needs, manage documentation, and resolve logistics issues. The scope of responsibility and level of independence will be calibrated to the individual's experience and progression. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with clients, vendors, freight forwarders, and third parties to manage ocean and multi-modal shipment requirements - Manage end-to-end shipment lifecycle including ocean, intermodal rail, trucking, and air freight as applicable - Act as primary point of contact for assigned shipments, ensuring timely delivery and full supply chain visibility - Source, negotiate, and secure transportation tenders, quotations, and freight rates across transportation modes - Prepare and review all shipping and export/import documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance - Track and monitor shipment progress, proactively identifying and resolving risks (delays, customs holds, documentation gaps, port congestion) - Manage inland logistics including drayage, transloading, warehousing, and final delivery coordination as needed - Work closely with trading and sales teams to support deal execution and customer commitments - Maintain accurate shipment records and updates in internal systems (ERP / tracking tools) - Update invoice sheet on a monthly basis at month end, ensuring all shipment charges are accurately recorded - Handle small freight claims including demurrage, detention, and other carrier disputes, ensuring timely submission and follow-through to resolution - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics processes, control costs, and increase efficiency “Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position." Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

What you’ll do

Coordinate end-to-end ocean and multimodal shipments, including trucking, rail, and air freight, while managing documentation, shipment visibility, and delivery issues. Negotiate transportation rates, coordinate inland logistics, maintain shipment and invoice records, handle small freight claims, and improve logistics processes.

Requirements

Candidates need experience managing trucking logistics for perishable food shipments from Canada to Mexico and must be bilingual in English and Spanish. They should be proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized logistics systems, understand export and import documentation, international shipping requirements, Incoterms, and customs clearance, and be able to build professional relationships with clients, carriers, and vendors.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• English-Spanish Bilingual Communication
• Trucking Logistics
• Perishable Food Logistics
• Ocean Freight Coordination
• Multimodal Transportation
• Export Documentation
• Import Documentation
• International Shipping Requirements
• Incoterms
• Customs Clearance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Computerized Logistics Systems
• Freight Rate Negotiation
• Shipment Tracking

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation

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