Freight Forwarding Operation & Procurement Specialist in Essex

Freight Forwarding Operation & Procurement Specialist

Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade.

Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world.

Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade.

Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports to the VP Canadian Global Forwarding and is responsible for coordinating domestic and international shipments while supporting procurement activities, including vendor management, sourcing, and contract negotiation in collaboration with the director of global procurement.

This role ensures efficient transportation operations and cost-effective purchasing to support business needs.

• KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Freight Coordination
• Establish and implement the Global Forwarding process.
• Participate as a SME in the deployment of Cargo Wise.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with carriers and co-loaders in all modes of transport.
• Make arrangement for the physical movement of cargo; identify discrepancies or issues.
• Expectations of meeting required deadlines associated with department and customer KPIs & SOPs.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with internal departments and/or vendors.
• Track shipments and proactively communicate delays or issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve freight discrepancies, claims, and service issues.
• Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Procurement
• Source vendors and obtain competitive quotes for goods and services.
• Create quote and manage rate requests from sales team.
• Maintain supplier relationships and support contract negotiations.
• Track and reconcile procurement-related invoices.
• Collaboration & Administration
• Work closely with Operations and Finance.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, orders, and supplier information.
• Generate reports on freight spending and procurement activity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and purchasing.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
• KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Must have freight forwarding experience in Europe.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented team player and dedicated to providing high quality customer service.
• Excellent decision-making skills; ability to learn, adapt, and thrive under pressure.
• Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Customer Service Skills – communicate effectively, directly and indirectly, with clients, vendors, co-workers, government agencies, and industry partners via phone and email to complete challenging tasks in a time sensitive manner.
• Proficient in Cargowise,
• MS Office Suite skills – namely Outlook, Excel and Word
• WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED
• 5 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: High School/GED or equivalent

At Livingston, we are committed to fostering a flexible, growth-oriented environment where you can thrive.

Our culture is built on respect, recognition, and collaboration, and we empower our team with trusted expertise, continuous learning opportunities, and long-term support.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a transparent pay philosophy aligned with market data and job-related factors.

Base salary is one component of our total rewards package which also includes incentive opportunities, benefits, and professional development.

Salary ranges are established by location and reflect relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market conditions.

The good-faith salary range for this position is TBD CAD.

Actual compensation will be determined based on these factors and may vary accordingly.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Livingston

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We know some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement.

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Livingston is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation, please advise when submitting your application.

In accordance with Ontario transparency requirements, this posting is for an existing, currently available position.

In accordance with Ontario transparency requirements, this posting is for an existing, currently available position.

Job Type: Full Time