Available Positions

Intermodal Coordinator

Purpose:

To effectively coordinate the movement of customer freight using Challenger equipment, leased equipment, partner carriers, and railroads that will provide service consistent with the expectations of Challenger and its customers.

Duties Include:

• Forming relationships with quality intermodal carriers who will work with Challenger to move customer freight within the guidelines set out by Challenger
• Assessing the market and the traffic lanes serviced by intermodal carriers to determine availability of equipment
• Effectively negotiate rates with carriers in order to remain competitive in the market while maintaining an acceptable profit margin
• Communicate freight orders to partner carriers
• Manage the loaded and empty drayage movement of containers and chassis using Challenger and partner assets
• Monitor freight moving with Challenger equipment and partner carriers and update status of all intermodal shipments in Challenger, carrier and customer transportation management systems     
• Assist with driver & partner carrier inquiries
• Advising Customer Service promptly of any impending service failures           
• Soliciting new business for Challenger and Challenger Logistics as opportunities arise
• Constantly reviewing work processes and provide suggestions for improvement
• Related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of intermodal, truckload, and LTL carriers and pricing
• Current knowledge of intermodal provider internet based tracking, billing and reservations tools
• Effective geographical knowledge of North America and rail network/trucking market
• Make effective and timely decisions
• Analyze data/situations and recognize developing trends/ problem areas
• Learn rates and the rate making process and build an in depth knowledge of the domestic and international market 
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and planning skills
• Effective computer skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills (oral, written and listening)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective mathematical skills
• Honesty and integrity
• A positive attitude

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, approx. 8:00am - 5:00pm

If you are interested in the Intermodal Coordinator position, please apply in writing with a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
Challenger Motor Freight
300 Maple Grove Road
Cambridge, ON
N3E 1B7

E-mail: resumes@challenger.com
Fax: 519-653-9058

No phone calls, please.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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