About Fastfrate:
We are an asset-based third-party logistics company that offers choice, capacity, and coverage for your entire supply chain across North America. Fastfrate is the largest trucking company that has a Canada-wide network. Our facilities span from coast to coast with terminals in every major city in Canada.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for individuals that would like to join a fast paced, professional, growing environment. You will oversee and facilitate the supply chain operations of our company. You will be the one to complete pricing and grow our carrier network within our Logistics division to achieve the effective distribution of goods. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.
What you’ll do:
- Negotiate freight rates with carriers for domestic and cross-border TL and LTL, rail, road, air.
- Work closely with leaders and business development departments to develop compliant cost/price strategies and proposals
- Create customer proposals
- Maintain professional communication with Director throughout the RFQ process on cost strategies and to ensure best pricing is presented in each proposal
- Research and track competitor pricing and market trends
- Maintain and improve existing pricing process and costs
- Respond quickly to spot quotes
- Uploading rates and maintenance of rate programs in TMS software
- Be available after hours to assist with resolving pricing issues
- Grow and maintain existing and new carrier or customer relationships
- Preform work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
Must Haves:
- Minimum 2 years logistics experience in the transportation industry
- Experience in cross boarder shipping, full-truckload as well as less-than-truckload
- Advanced Excel skills including use of VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Strong attention to details
- Large network and excellent knowledge of crossborder and domestic carriers
- Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task
- Effective teamwork skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple conflicting priorities
- Strong communication, customer service and computer skills
- Ability to build rapport with both carriers and customers
Location:
Woodbridge, ON
Contact:
darbyj@fastfrate.com & Sciullig@fastfrate.com
