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Senior Logistics Coordinator

THE GTI GROUPabout 20 hours ago
Remote
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

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About the role

Position: Senior Logistics Coordinator

Vision: To Be the Most Customer Centric Company in the World

Overview The Senior Logistics Coordinator is at the core of our operations, serving as the backbone and heartbeat of the business. This role is responsible for managing freight from order creation to final delivery while ensuring an exceptional customer experience and maximizing profitability. You will coordinate shipments, negotiate rates, build strong client relationships, and ensure all loads are executed efficiently and on time. Success in this role requires urgency, precision, strong communication, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Training provided

Key Responsibilities Customer Service and Account Management Provide an exceptional customer experience at all times Respond to customer inquiries within 5 to 10 minutes with either a complete answer or a realistic timeline for resolution Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts Provide proactive updates on shipments, delays, or issues Conduct monthly client check ins to gather feedback and identify growth opportunities Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including quoting new lanes and increasing rates where applicable

Order Processing and Dispatch Create and manage orders, including pickup and delivery appointments Ensure all shipment details and costs are accurately entered into the system Dispatch and cover all loads on the same day they are received Track shipments from pickup to delivery, ensuring timelines are met Notify customers immediately of any delays or issues Close loads promptly upon delivery to enable timely billing Upload all required documentation to the system

Rate Management and Carrier Coordination Handle incoming rate requests from the sales team Provide quotes within 25 minutes, with exceptions for over dimensional or remote loads Negotiate competitive rates with carriers while maintaining profitability Source, vet, and onboard carriers that meet company standards Maintain accurate win and loss tracking reports for rate requests and opportunities

Profit Maximization Monitor margins and adjust pricing strategies as needed Apply and communicate accessorial charges such as wait time or after-hours service Collaborate with accounting on billing and collections when required

Shipment Tracking and Issue Resolution Manage, track, and trace time sensitive shipments Ensure all freight is picked up and delivered on time Resolve transportation issues quickly and effectively Process overage, shortage, and damage cases with proper documentation Communicate issues to customers immediately and initiate claims with carriers when necessary

Requirements Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. English required Experience in logistics is required Experience in a 3PL is required Experience handling spot quotes, including pricing, negotiating rates, and responding to time sensitive requests in a fast paced environment. Excellent customer service mindset with strong relationship building skills Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Core Competencies Sense of urgency and accountability Problem solving mindset Team player with the ability to work independently High level of professionalism and reliability Positive attitude and ability to perform in a dynamic environment

What We Offer Competitive base salary Benefits package Training and development opportunities A dynamic and fast-growing work environment

Should this opportunity be of interest to you and you meet all the requirements, please send us your resume, it will be a pleasure to speak to you.

About THE GTI GROUP

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

More than 30 years of strategic mergers have resulted in The GTI Group, your one-stop shop transportation and logistics powerhouse.

Our mission is to make your life - and your clients' lives - secure and predictable. We accomplish this by combining our logistics industry expertise and leading-edge technology with an unwavering commitment to safety to provide premium brokerage, freight transportation management, ground transport, international operations and warehousing services. When you need a long-term partner that provides proactive problem-solving, true market understanding, transparency and peace of mind, trust The GTI Group.

ONE COMMON GOAL: By leveraging each operating unit’s individual strengths, we continually increase our capacity for our clients, united by a common goal of developing exceptional business partnerships built on our shared core values. 🟠Safety ⚪Candor 🔵Accountability 🔴Respect ⚫Teamwork

We’re a bonded, approved and award-winning carrier: C-TPAT FAST CSA Group Member The International FORCE Group Member Project Freight Network Member Partners in Protection International Air Transport Association Member FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Member

Request rate: https://www.thegtigroup.com/request-a-quote Join The GTI Group team: https://www.thegtigroup.com/careers

See our Terms & Conditions, available on our website or by request, for more information on the companies composing The GTI Group.

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