Freight Coordinator

Boshart Industries is based in Milverton, Ontario with 70 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. We are committed to developing excellence in all our employees by offering a safe, enjoyable and welcoming environment and celebrating our milestones, team achievements and successes on a regular basis. We are proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer who offers a competitive salaries, health benefits (after 3 month probation), as well as excellent career growth opportunities.  

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JOB SUMMARY: 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.

MAJOR 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Back-up Warehouse Coordinator when on vacation and on an as needed basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2-3 years of relevant warehouse experience

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, data analysis. Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset. 

BEHAVIOURAL:

Demonstrated ability to apply the following behavioral competencies on the job:

• 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.

Boshart Industries has deemed this position as safety sensitive.  A safety sensitive position defined by the Canadian Human Rights Commission; if not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee, others around them, the public and/or the immediate environment.

This job description does not imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  You will be expected to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

If you have a passion for results and want to grow your career with a dynamic and growing industry leader, please go to Careers - Boshart Industries to submit your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Boshart Industries Inc; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Boshart Industries Inc. has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know to ensure that the appropriate accommodations are in place.