Freight Forwarding Coordinator
About The Position
We’re looking for a dynamic Freight Forwarding Coordinator with strong Freight Forwarding experience to manage and coordinate international and domestic shipments across Ocean, Air, Ground, and Project Freight operations. You’ll take the lead in negotiating rates, customer service, booking shipments, preparing shipping and customs documentation, coordinating project cargo requirements, and handling invoicing while ensuring smooth operations between clients, carriers, customs brokers, and internal teams. Your freight forwarding knowledge will help navigate the complexities of global logistics and specialized freight movements. If you're passionate about logistics, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Founded in 1947, Gillespie Munro is a full-service, Canadian international freight forwarding firm specializing in innovative solutions to our clients, and agents' transportation needs. The company's international operations are divided into four principal areas of activity: international freight forwarding agency, marine chartering, international projects, and air freight. With offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto we are currently undergoing growth and the opportunities to expand your career at Gillespie Munro are limitless.
Requirements
- Freight Forwarding experience
- Negotiating rates with carriers and suppliers.
- Understanding international shipping, customs, and logistics.
- Collaborating with internal teams, brokers, carriers, and clients for smooth operations.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in shipment documentation and logistics coordination.
- Multitasking: Managing multiple shipments across different transport modes at once and multiple files at a time.
- Common Sense & Sound Judgment: Ability to think critically, problem-solve effectively, and make practical day-to-day decisions within a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Problem-Solving: Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve shipping or logistics issues in a timely manner.
- Customer Service & Hustle: Strong sense of urgency with a commitment to providing timely updates, managing expectations, and effectively addressing client concerns in a fast-paced environment.
- Organizational Skills: Keeping track of shipments, documents, and schedules.
- Ambition & Growth Mindset: Motivated individual with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and desire to grow within the transportation and logistics industry.
Nice To Haves
- Conversational proficiency in both French and English is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Project Cargo is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Manage all types of shipments, regardless of transport mode, ensuring smooth operations.
- Coordinate Container & Air Shipments: Oversee regular import/export containers and air freight shipments.
- Ensure all required documents are provided to customs brokers for timely clearance and proper export documentation to avoid issues with carriers.
- Manage and coordinate inland deliveries for timely execution.
- Arrange shipments from U.S. suppliers to Canadian clients via truck (FTL or LTL), air, or courier.
- Request and gather quotes for various shipping services and modes.
- Offer quotes to agents and clients based on shipment details.
- Keep clients updated on shipment status through email, phone, or spreadsheets (monthly updates for mining accounts).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Yearly performance reviews
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Prime and scenic office location
- Fully paid comprehensive benefits package, including dental and vision.
- Group RSP matching.
- Team lunches and events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
