Logistics Specialist
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: In-Office, Bolton, ON
Compensation: $80,000 Annually
About Us
At Dakeryn, we are proud to be one of Canada’s leading lumber wholesale and distribution companies. Since 1992, we’ve built a reputation based on reliability, strong supplier relationships, and a commitment to customer service. With multiple divisions serving customers across the globe, we provide high-quality lumber products and value-added solutions to meet evolving market needs.
Position Summary
This is an advanced role within our logistics team, responsible for the end-to-end coordination and cost-effective movement of lumber across our Eastern Canadian and American carrier network. The Logistics Specialist negotiates freight rates, manages key carrier relationships, recommends consolidation and multi-drop strategy, and acts as a mentor, resource, and escalation point for our logistics operations. We're looking for someone with the experience and sound judgment to make confident, timely decisions from day one. A strong grasp of transportation modes, truck sizing, and rate negotiation in the building materials space is essential, along with a genuine commitment to collaboration and team success.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure strategic alignment, seamless communication, and timely execution.
- Accountable for truck booking and load prioritization, balancing customer urgency, cost-efficiency, and truck size across preferred carriers; escalating uncertainties to management.
- Serve as primary point of contact linking our sales team, mills, reloads, and carriers for smooth and on-time delivery of shipments.
- Handle rush loads and time-sensitive shipments, adjusting schedules and communicating proactively with the sales team, reloads, and carriers.
- Negotiate freight rates and manage relationships with carrier partners across multiple modes (FTL, LTL, intermodal, hot shot).
- Responsible for consolidation of multi-drop and LTL shipments to optimize routing and cost.
- Conduct market research, communicate findings and implications, and recommend courses of action.
- Provide freight rate quotes and lane recommendations to the sales team, including alternative transportation options.
- Oversee trans-border shipment documentation and ensure compliance with cross-border shipping requirements.
- Trace shipments and provide updates to teams; act as the escalation point for carrier performance issues and service disruptions.
- Source new transportation partners, conduct due diligence and initiate vendor onboarding, and evaluate performance.
- Maintain up-to-date schedules and rate records, issue booking confirmations, bills of lading, and other relevant shipping documents; support other administrative accuracy across the logistics function.
- Provide mentorship to teams, lead and participate in cross-training efforts, and contribute to process improvements.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain coordination experience in the lumber or building materials industry.
- Proven experience negotiating freight rates and managing carrier relationships across multiple modes (FTL, LTL, hot shot, intermodal, multi-pick/multi-drop).
- Strong understanding of truck sizing, routing, and freight cost drivers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving dexterity; confident in assessing challenges, evaluating options, and actioning solutions.
- Proactive, professional, and effective communication skills across various channels both internally and externally, with a focus on team collaboration and relationship management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/TMS systems; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in supply chain, logistics, or business is preferred; a designation such as CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic thank and Transportation), CCLP, or P.Log is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and lead process improvements.
- Valid driver's license is an asset.
Why Join Dakeryn?
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Optional Savings Plan.
- Vacation time and paid holidays.
- Hands-on training and mentorship to support your growth.
- A fun, supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on growth and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected], referencing "Logistics Specialist - ON". While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Disclaimer: This job posting is to fill a new vacancy within our organization, and the recruitment process may involve the use of AI.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
