Logistics Specialist POST NUMBER: 473177

About the Opportunity

• Independently manage end-to-end shipments across multiple modes including ocean, intermodal rail, trucking, and air freight
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, trucking companies, rail providers, cold storage facilities, and customers to ensure smooth execution
• Act as the primary owner of assigned shipments, ensuring timely delivery and full visibility across the supply chain
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively identify risks (delays, port congestion, rail issues, trucking shortages, documentation gaps, customs hold)
• Resolve logistics issues with minimal supervision, including rerouting, mode switching, and cost mitigation strategies
• Prepare and review all shipping and export/import documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with international trade regulations
• Manage inland logistics including drayage, transloading, warehousing, and final delivery coordination

• Negotiate freight rates and manage capacity across different transportation modes to optimize cost and service levels
• Work closely with trading and sales teams to support deal execution and customer commitments
• Maintain accurate shipment records and updates in internal systems (ERP / tracking tools)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of logistics processes, cost control, and operational efficiency

About You

• 3 years of experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, or commodity trading logistics
• Proven experience handling multimodal transportation (ocean, rail/intermodal, trucking, air)
• Strong understanding of cold chain logistics (reefer containers preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Incoterms, import/export documentation, and customs clearance processes
• Ability to independently manage shipments and solve complex logistics issues under pressure
• Strong negotiation skills with carriers and service providers
• High attention to detail, accountability, and ownership mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/logistics systems (e.g., Dynamics 365 is a plus)

Pay Range:
$65,000- $80,000 per year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client . You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.