Fastfrate Group has been providing industry-leading transportation services for more than 50 years. From what started out as an LTL over the road and intermodal carrier, Fastfrate has grown into a diverse group comprised of multiple companies operating across Canada. This evolution allows us to offer customers a full suite of asset-based transportation including over-the-road, cross-border, intermodal LTL and TL, drayage and transload, warehousing, distribution, logistics services and final mile.
We are looking for individuals that would like to join a fast paced, professional, growing environment. You will oversee and facilitate the warehouse operations of our terminal. You will be the one to coordinate personnel and process to achieve the effective distribution of goods. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.
- Coordinating and monitoring logistics operations responsibilities and KPI’s
- You are a hands on leader
- Responsible for ensuring division achieves or exceeds yearly budget
- Provide leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety conscious behavior
- Supervision of all staff under your direct or indirect control
- Ensure all resources are utilized efficiently
- Be available after hours to assist with resolving issues
- Maintain day to day market pricing knowledge
- Manage spot quote requests
- Liaise with procurement to provide carrier costs and solutions on new and existing business
- Liaise with sales and procurement to operationalize solutions
- Negotiate freight rates with carriers for domestic and cross-border TL and LTL
- Source carriers for new and existing customers
- Track loads and provide customers with up-to-date information
- Manage and coordinate daily shipments with carriers and customers
- Liaise with customers and carriers to facilitate their pickup and delivery appointments
- Follow up on delivery delays or security issues
- Grow and maintain existing and new carrier or customer relationships
- Preform work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Minimum 3 years warehouse management experience
- Minimum 3 years working with asset-based trucks and drivers
- Minimum 3 years in a management or supervisory role
- Experience in all modes of transportation within North America. Rail, road, air, ground expedites
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task
- Effective teamwork skills
- Ability to work under pressure and proactively implement contingency plans
- A high degree of initiative
- Conflict management
- Ability to effectively handle multiple conflicting priorities
- Strong communication, customer service and computer skills
- Ability to build rapport with both carriers and customers
Calgary, AB
