Logistics Specialist

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is partnered with one of the most trusted names within the HVAC space

in North America. Our client is a manufacturer & distributor and has been operating in the lower mainland for over 75+ years.

They are looking for a new Logistics Specialist to work as apart of their Sales Support team.

Salary Range is $65,000-$70,000

This person will be working with their carriers and vendors to communicate and deal with shipping issues. They will develop and maintain quotes and costs associated with shipments, and work with couriers for improved visibility on shipments, delays, and damage with their sales team.

Logistics Specialist

Basic Function :

The basic function of this Sales Support Logistics Specialist is to work with the outside sales team and support them in the following functions :

Liaise with freight brokers to obtain the most cost-effective means of shipping product on behalf of the

company.

• Collaborate with sales team to estimate freight costs on tendered projects.
• Coordinate delivery details with customers on each delivery to ensure the customer has the necessary

resources at hand to accept and properly receive direct shipment orders. Specifics would include, but not

limited to, determining what equipment is available to offload product, obtaining site contact information for

the carrier, determining any restrictions in terms of available delivery times, and educating customer on proper

receiving techniques and processes.

• Respond promptly to lost or damaged shipments, process freight insurance claims.
• Keep detailed spreadsheet documenting each order, quoted amount versus landed cost applied.

Qualifications :

• A background in freight logistics, 1-3 years or more experience in directly related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Positive attitude, exemplary attendance, ethical business practices, and reliable team member.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract
• High school graduate with post- secondary education preferred.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to develop your career with a highly respective industry leader within North America. A

culture that puts teamwork and customer service as their focus and invests in the long-term success of

their employees.

This position comes with a competitive compensation package including a pension plan, and a

comprehensive benefits package. If this position is appealing to you, then please submit your resume (in

word-doc form) to Thomas at [email protected] Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada

will be considered.