Freight Coordinator

Boshart Industries Inc. • Milverton, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Freight Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all freight within Boshart Industries to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate delivery. This role involves scheduling freight pickups, preparing shipping documentation, communicating with carriers, and tracking shipments from origin to destination. In addition to core responsibilities, the Freight Coordinator will serve as backup support for the Warehouse Coordinator during periods of absence, including vacations and illnesses.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant warehouse experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, data analysis.
• Organization and Planning: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives.
• Team Building: Work effectively and productively with others.
• Problem Solving: Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems.
• Decision Making: Utilizing effective processes to make decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well with all kinds of people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and maintain all Canadian freight rates, and provide support for U.S. freight operations as needed
• Carrier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers to improve service quality, resolve disputes, and ensure competitive rates. Maintain carrier rating profiles.
• Audit all freight documentation to confirm accuracy and compliance.
• Freight Cost Optimization: Monitor freight spend and proactively identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising service.
• File and process freight claims as needed.
• Assist the Customer Service and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams with tracking inquiries and proof of delivery (POD) requests
• Monitor and report all freight-related damage or losses to the Manager to ensure visibility into carrier performance
• Conduct an annual performance review of the TMS and 3PL service provider.
• Back-up Warehouse Coordinator when on vacation and on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• Secure, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment
• Achievements, milestones, and successes are regularly recognized and celebrated
• Personal and professional development
• Accommodations will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed