Logistics engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Logistics Coordinator - Ocean Freight & Intermodal Transportation on behalf of our client, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry. If you are highly organized, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.
Responsibilities:
Customer Service & Transportation Coordination

• Coordinate and schedule export, import, and empty container deliveries to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers, steamship lines, ports, depots, and CN terminals.
• Ensure all shipments are delivered within vessel receiving windows and established timelines.
• Proactively communicate shipment updates and service changes to customers and stakeholders.
• Reschedule deliveries as needed due to service disruptions, delays, or operational exceptions.
• Track and trace container movements, providing visibility and updates throughout the transportation process.
• Maintain operational metrics and service performance data.

Internal Operations Coordination

• Source empty containers from depots and port facilities to support export bookings.
• Work closely with dispatch and CN terminals to coordinate transportation activities and container movements.
• Forecast equipment and driver requirements to support daily operations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, import, and dispatch teams to ensure seamless shipment execution.
• Monitor container arrivals and oversee the movement of containers between terminals, depots, and ports.
• Support efficient transportation planning by providing dispatch teams with advance shipment information.

Port Reservation Management & Delivery Scheduling

• Secure port terminal appointments and reservations.
• Schedule deliveries to transload facilities while meeting vessel cut-off deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with terminal requirements and reservation schedules.
• Communicate scheduling updates to customers, dispatch teams, terminals, and transportation partners.

Invoicing & Accounts Payable

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and approve invoices from third-party transportation providers.
• Process accounts payable transactions with a high level of accuracy.
• Verify costs, service details, and supporting documentation before billing.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry for invoicing, reporting, and operational tracking.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry.
• Experience in ocean freight, container logistics, intermodal transportation, or supply chain operations is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• CIFFA or CITT certification is considered an asset.
• Equivalent education and industry experience will be considered.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics industry practices and procedures.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with transportation management and scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of Vancouver Port terminal reservation systems is a strong asset.
• Ability to accurately process operational data, invoicing, and reporting requirements.
• Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We're committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.