Logistics Coordinator

February 24, 2023

For over 64 years, Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. has been providing over the road transportation solutions to customers throughout North America. We specialize in truck load highway transport & logistics management and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to solve our customer's pressing challenges and deliver exceptional service. We are a multi-generation, family-run company with dedicated staff and drivers, quality equipment and cutting-edge technology. Our head office is in Winnipeg, MB and we have locations in Milton, Ont., Calgary AB, and yards in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Montreal. We pride ourselves on our inclusive family culture and our ability to be creative.

Reporting directly to the Manager of Operations, the Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that assigned loads are executed in a manner that exceeds customer expectations and budgeted logistics percentage gross margin sales targets, monitoring the exchange of ABT and 3rd party trailers to ensure timely recovery/return and condition of equipment and ensuring all third-party invoices with discrepancy are reviewed and processed in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain a listing of established 3rd party carriers that have proven qualifications.
• On assignment of load, contact approved carrier with specifications to determine equipment availability and negotiate rate.
• Manage RPM carrier, ensure all trucks are accounted and get planned in timely fashion.
• On board RPM carriers and regularly mentor them through ABT processes and our service expectations.
• If non approved carrier, verify availability, load specifications, negotiate rate and ask carrier to forward qualifications to ABT Logistics for verification/approval.
• Plan carrier code against the load in TMW and send load confirmation sheet to carrier.
• Track and trace all loads from point of origin to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Ensure carriers on expedited loads report position twice daily.
• Monitor Logistics group email during business hours and ensure all emails are actioned.
• Intermittently monitor Logistics group email afterhours to ensure issues are resolved and afterhours personnel are included.
• Respond to carrier and accounts payable queries on outstanding invoices and POD's.
• Develop and maintain lists of contacts for customers and brokers who possess freight contracts of use.
• Participate in the credit application process with A/R department by acquiring credit application details from potential customers and freight brokers.
• Negotiate rates based on researched market trends and averages of similar prior loads.
• Respond to tracing requests from customers as requested.

Qualifications & Competencies:
• Minimum of grade 12 with post-secondary education an asset
• 1-3 years' experience in a similar role
• Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize the daily responsibilities using multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer knowledge & experience specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook, TMW and Results Now
• Strong customer service focus
• Exceptional organizational & problem-solving skills
• Exceptional planning and organizing
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexible to work weekend occasionally.
• Teamwork

Candidates interested in this exciting growth opportunity should apply by email, including your cover letter and resume, indicating the role in your subject, to:
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
739 Lagimodiere Blvd
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0T8
recruiting@arnoldbros.com
www.arnoldbros.com

Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities.
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.