ABOUT US:

Founded in 1947, Gillespie Munro is a full-service, Canadian international freight forwarding firm specializing in innovative solutions to our clients, and agents’ transportation needs. The company’s international operations are divided into four principal areas of activity: international freight forwarding agency, marine chartering, international projects, and air freight.
With offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto we are currently undergoing growth and the opportunities to expand your career at Gillespie Munro are limitless.
This is an in-office position. Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a dynamic Bilingual Freight Forwarding Coordinator with strong Freight Forwarding experience to manage and coordinate international and domestic shipments across ocean, air, and ground transport. This role offers the opportunity to work with both Francophone and English-speaking clients, where your logistics expertise and communication skills in French and English will be key.
You’ll lead in negotiating rates, booking shipments, preparing documents, and handling invoicing while ensuring smooth operations with clients, carriers, customs brokers, and internal teams. Your freight forwarding knowledge will help navigate the complexities of global logistics.
If you’re passionate about logistics, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Shipment Coordination: Manage all types of shipments, regardless of transport mode, ensuring smooth operations.
• Coordinate Container & Air Shipments: Oversee regular import/export containers and air freight shipments.
• Customs Documentation: Ensure all required documents are provided to customs brokers for timely clearance and proper export documentation to avoid issues with carriers.
• Inland Deliveries: Manage and coordinate inland deliveries for timely execution.
• Cross Boarder Shipments: Arrange shipments from U.S. suppliers to Canadian clients via truck (FTL or LTL), air, or courier.
• Obtain Quotes/Costs: Request and gather quotes for various shipping services and modes.
• Quoting: Offer quotes to agents and clients based on shipment details.
• Client Communication: Keep clients updated on shipment status through email, phone, or spreadsheets (monthly updates for mining accounts).
• Knowledge of Project Cargo is considered an asset