Job Description

What you will do: The position of Logistics Coordinator is truly the ultimate puzzle-solver! Working closely with a team of Sales Executives; Logistics Coordinators manage transportation requests and are an integral part of the shipment process from start to finish. As a Logistics Coordinator your key responsibilities would include; identifying shipment needs, collaborating with carrier partners, negotiating, order entry, and most importantly, problem solving. Logistics Coordinators are tasked with ensuring things go according to plan \xe2\x80\x93 or thinking on their feet when they don\xe2\x80\x99t! Ideal candidates for this position typically identify as conscientious self-starters with strong analytical skills, and a knack for teamwork.
Get to Know Us: Founded in 2000, Rome is a third-party logistics (3PL) company that provides customized solutions to help companies and carriers optimize their supply chain operations and dramatically improve service, rates, and speed to market. With offices in Kitchener, London, Toronto, Pickering, and Winnipeg, we are currently undergoing rapid growth and the opportunities to expand your career at Rome are limitless. And at Rome, our success is the success of the people around us and our culture is what makes Rome a fun and rewarding place to show up every day. You will work on a small and collaborative team whose main goals are to grow and have fun. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have the support of your team lead as well as the rest of your team to help you reach your full potential. Our employees are empowered to share ideas and participate in decision making.
What you will do:

• Plan and coordinate freight shipments with our carrier partners using phone and email
• Build strong, genuine relationships with carriers built on a foundation of trust and camaraderie
• Enter orders into our systems, track and trace shipments, and work collaboratively with the team to ensure customer needs are met
• Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to deliver exceptional customer service to clients
• Provide quotes and negotiate terms with customers and carriers

• OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent
• Post secondary schooling in relevant field or relatable industry experience
• Familiar with various software\'s including CRMs
• Comfortable with basic programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word
• The willingness to learn in a 3PL environment
• An analytical mindset with a firm understanding of current and future market trends
• A strong understanding of mathematical concepts
• The ability to connect and build relationships with people
• Team player
• A positive go-getter attitude

• A small, supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits plan/GRRSP contribution match
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Quarterly social events (BBQ\'s, Jays games, etc)
• Professional development opportunities
• Certified as one of the top 50 Best Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 in Canada for 2022!
• Healthy work-life balance
• Company culture that fosters genuine camaraderie