Intermodal Logistics Coordinator - Challenger - Cambridge

Challenger Motor Freight is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and all qualified individuals.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

Challenger, part of the Fastfrate Group, is a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, offering Full Truck Load (FTL) services across North America, supported by integrated logistics solutions. With advanced fleet capabilities, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to service excellence, Challenger supports a wide range of industries with safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Employees at Challenger are part of a performance-driven culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through advanced technology, ongoing training, and diverse career opportunities across driving, operations, maintenance, logistics, and administration, Challenger provides an environment where motivated individuals can build long-term, rewarding careers

Why you’ll love working here:

• A workplace where you can learn, grow, and build your career
• A culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement
• Supportive leaders who provide guidance while giving you autonomy
• A team-focused environment
• A competitive total-rewards package, including group benefits and a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Support for professional memberships, training, and certifications

The Opportunity:

This is your chance to join a team where your work truly makes an impact. In this role, you will contribute directly to the success of our customers, our operations, and the Fastfrate Group as a whole. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Role Summary:
As an Intermodal Logistics Coordinator, you will be overseeing and facilitating the supply chain operations of our company, you will be the one to coordinate personnel and process to achieve the effective distribution of goods. The goal is to ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency. This is a collaborative team environment, and we are all responsible for the overall customer and carrier experience and have responsibility for all duties listed below.

Hours of Work:
9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Type:
Non-Union

Employment Status:
Permanent

Compensation:
Salary Range: $40,000 to $45,000 + commissions or incentives
 

Work Location & Environment:

300 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge ON
Office based role with standard equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate daily logistics operations for assigned customer accounts, ensuring smooth execution of load booking, customer service, track-and-trace, and order closure (excluding quoting and billing/spot shipments).
• Support a high level of customer satisfaction by responding promptly to customer requests and proactively communicating shipment status, ETAs, and service updates.
• Work closely with drivers, dispatch, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely pickups and deliveries and to resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Monitor shipment performance and take ownership of resolving delivery delays, security issues, or service exceptions through proactive follow-up.
• Assist in margin improvement efforts by identifying cost-saving opportunities, minimizing accessorial charges, and supporting operational efficiency initiatives.
• Track customer volume expectations and escalate variances or concerns to management with supporting insights.
• Ensure all required audit documentation is accurate, complete, and uploaded into the Transportation Management System (TMS) prior to dispatch.
• Communicate accurate ETAs to customers and receivers to support delivery appointment scheduling and prevent storage or detention costs.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with carriers and customers to support ongoing service reliability and business growth.
• Demonstrate flexibility and accountability by providing after-hours support, as needed, to ensure uninterrupted logistics operations.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:
Education & Experience:

• Experience with Intermodal shipping
• Experience in cross-border shipping, full-truckload as well as less-than-truckload
• Experience in third-party logistics or brokerage role

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication, customer service and computer skills.
• Ability to build rapport with both carriers and customers.

How To Apply:

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our online career portal. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: We use some technology-based tools, which may include artificial intelligence (AI), to support application screening; however, all hiring decisions include human review.