What you\'ll do:
Contender Logistics is looking for a motivated individual that will help grow our operations team. Prior experience in a similar role will be expected. The Operations Department is currently divided into Domestic and Cross-Border divisions. As we grow, further divisions might include domestic, inbound, and outbound, with possible future additions of interstate and international. You\'ll be responsible for running the cross border division , and working with one of our operations executives. Within each division, there will be Operations Executives and Team Leads. As a Team Lead you will be responsible for pricing more complex freight, managing OEs, sourcing new carriers, docks, and warehouses, resolving carrier issues, and ensuring that the broader department\'s financial quotas are well-supported. You will work closely with your operations executive, the sales department, and the customer service departments day to day. We have the tools and people to set you up for success in this role. That being said, we are always open to hearing innovative ideas and creative ways to improve our operations. Your results will be generated from a combination of strong work ethic, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills. Who you are:

• A highly motivated and competitive individual
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Strong negotiator
• A technical mind
• A creative thinker and efficient problem solver
• A growing, fast-paced work environment excites you

Core Competencies: Time and task management, Relationship management (not only with carriers but also the various departments that you will be working with day to day), Solid communication skills, Strong problem solving skills, Teamwork skills, Strategic and resourceful, Comfortable with uncertainty, Eagerness to learn Benefits of working for Contender: Aside from the competitive salary Contender offers, there is very large opportunity for growth; you have the opportunity get in on the ground floor at a company that is growing at a very fast-paced month over month. As a result of this, there is a room for internal growth as company continues to grow. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone that we can trust with the role, with that comes the ability to work independently, and be a problem solver. There are also company lunches, BBQs and events throughout the year that allows the team to get together and be a community. You will receive a benefits package after 3 months of full-time work. The Company: Contender Logistics is a Freight Brokerage that operates throughout North America. As a brokerage, Contender does not handle the physical goods, we simply negotiate the best possible price on behalf of our clients, take a fee for doing so, and ensure that the shipment runs smoothly from A to B. Contender Logistics was founded in February 2019. We are a younger team that come from a variety of different industries/backgrounds, this makes for a corporate culture similar to one of a tech start up. We have shown fast growth in the logistics space with the intentions of continuing to grow at the same pace. Everyone is committed to their roles and the company\xe2\x80\x99s success, however casual dress, consistent office banter, and team lunches make it an enjoyable spot to come in to work each day! Job Type: Full-time Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Job Type: Full-time Salary: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location