Bilingual Backhaul Coordinator

Company Description

From humble beginnings more than 60 years ago, The Manitoulin Group of Companies was built on the principles of hard work, integrity, and a strong desire to succeed – values that remain with us today.

Throughout this era, the transportation industry endured many changes that saw the industry evolve towards greener operations and tighter legislation; all changes that drove businesses to adapt. We at Manitoulin found ways to embrace these changes while providing our customers with a first-class service. Our values, together with our vision helped us to confidently navigate through many changes and made us who we are today.

Job Description

• Identify opportunities for additional LTL and Full loads to fill empty miles.
• Liaise with customers/ terminals/sales/3PL's on pricing and service commitments and shipments of freight.
• Monitor daily status of loads booked and communicate with terminals, customers, and/or sales if moving as planned.
• Work daily with supervisors and dispatchers to meet the daily needs in various areas with requirements on buying and selling loads.
• Daily Westcan Load Sheet.
• Negotiate rates, ensure proper insurance, and book various HP providers when required.
• Cover the Backhaul Logistics Solutions Supervisor position when required.
• Cover the Dispatch Customer Service Representative/Flatbed Coordinator position when required on full load accounts and flatbed moves.
• Cover the Backhaul Logistics Clerk position when required on full load accounts
• Processing Hired Power invoices for approval.
• Work in the Gore Bay or Sudbury office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills - both written and oral in English and French.
• Computer literate
• Must be organized with good time management skills
• The ability to perform under pressure
• Problem solving and rational thought.
• Conflict resolution
• Work well in a team setting
• Good negotiating skills when dealing with outside companies.
• Fluent in both French and English

Additional Information

• Competitive wages
• Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement