Flatbed Logistics Specialist Full-time Job

The Logistics Specialist, Flatbed will source and coordinate freight across North America. This role will serve as a liaison between assets & brokerage and will work closely with the operations team to utilize assets, maintain efficiency and grow profitability.  You will work as part of a tight knit team of Logistics Specialists and will be fully accountable to grow a book of business. The ideal candidate will be sales focused and highly focused on the Customer Experience.

How You’ll Help

• Source FTL & LTL Flatbed loads 
• Build Customer Relationships
• Work with Operations to fill assets
• Brokering Loads
• Provide quotes to secure business following the pricing principles
• Order Entry / Update / Track & Trace / Booking Pick up & Delivery
• Work closely with Sales Reps across Canada to provide updates on fleet availability 
• Be very well versed in Flatbed options and types of equipment to service customers
• Broker loads to D&R approved carriers
• Strong communication skills / Written & Spoken
• Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Previous Flatbed Transportation or operational experience is required.
• Communication skills – advanced
• Driven to succeed
• Computer skills – accuracy, MS products, Truck Mate, web based programs, Excel
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills 
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues
• Results focused
  
  If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.