Company Overview
Guardium Logistics Ltd is dedicated to providing reliable and cost-effective freight movement solutions for a diverse range of businesses. Our comprehensive services support industrial, commercial, and personal logistics needs with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for quoting freight opportunities, dispatching company drivers and owner operators, coordinating shipments, onboarding new carrier partners, collecting and verifying required documentation, and maintaining excellent communication with customers and drivers. The ideal candidate is a strong multitasker with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. Your proactive approach will help optimize logistics operations, improve processes, and support our company's growth.
Responsibilities
- Dispatch company drivers and owner operators while maximizing equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate freight movements, pickups, deliveries, and appointment scheduling to ensure on-time service.
- Prepare competitive freight quotations for customers and negotiate rates while maintaining company profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, drivers, brokers, and carrier partners.
- Recruit and onboard new owner operators by collecting and verifying all required documentation, including insurance certificates, operating authorities, safety records, vehicle registrations, and compliance documents.
- Monitor shipment progress and provide proactive updates to customers and drivers while resolving service issues promptly.
- Prepare and process transportation documentation, including load confirmations, rate confirmations, bills of lading (BOLs), proof of delivery (PODs), invoices, and related paperwork.
- Maintain accurate records using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), dispatch software, Microsoft Office, and internal databases.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to improve operational efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Identify opportunities to improve dispatch processes, increase asset utilization, and reduce operating costs.
- Assist management with operational reporting, carrier performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
Requirements
- Proven experience in distribution, shipping & receiving, or materials management within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, procurement, sourcing, and demand planning.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems.
- Data analysis skills to interpret logistics metrics and identify areas for process enhancement.
- Hands-on experience with freight coordination, 3PL partnerships, and e-commerce logistics workflows.
- Ability to operate forklifts safely; forklift certification is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in order fulfillment and packaging procedures.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
Join us at Guardium Logistics Ltd as a Logistics Coordinator where your expertise will drive operational excellence! Be part of a team committed to streamlining logistics processes while supporting your professional growth in a vibrant environment dedicated to innovation and efficiency.
Pay: $38,662.47-$70,970.47 per year
Work Location: Remote
