Logistics Coordinator

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and cost-effective movement of products in and out of the facility. This position manages daily inbound and outbound shipments, prepares all required shipping documentation, and works cross-functionally to optimize routes, carrier performance, and overall transportation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Transportation Operations

• Coordinate and schedule all inbound and outbound freight, including intercompany shipments between Canada and the U.S.
• Assign carriers, track shipments, and monitor on-time pickup and delivery performance.
• Verify outbound shipments against bills of lading in collaboration with plant personnel.
• Prepare and process all shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, freight charges, and inventory transfer documents.
• Record shipments and freight accruals in dispatch software and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Audit freight invoices and manage disputes as required.

Optimization & Cost Control

• Optimize delivery routes, loads, and equipment utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize freight costs.
• Monitor railcar pipelines, demurrage charges, truck detention, and carrier performance.
• Review Power BI reports and carrier rates to ensure pricing aligns with lane and market expectations.
• Identify and report opportunities for operational improvements across transportation, yard, and delivery activities.
• Provide freight quotes to support new and existing business.
• Support expansion and optimization of the carrier base in collaboration with the transportation management team.
• Leverage a mix of company drivers and contracted carriers to reduce transportation costs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Transportation teams to improve service levels and operational efficiency.
• Proactively communicate shipment delays, issues, or changes to internal teams and customers.
• Resolve service-related issues including delivery concerns, claims, directions, driver documentation, permits, and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies, safety programs, DOT, Transport Canada, and OSHA regulations.
• Work closely with internal corporate resources to maintain regulatory compliance and operational best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of related logistics or transportation experience, including oversized loads, multi-site deliveries, and multiple commodities.
• Strong understanding of transportation requirements, including:
  • Truck weights and loading capacities
  • Product lift sizes and piece counts
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work demands.
• Experience with SAP or transportation/dispatch software preferred.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.