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Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is amarket leaderoffering customs brokerage, international trade consulting,complianceand freight forwardingservices aroundthe world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings,sea ports,airports andother 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
The IFTS Coordinator is responsible for intermediate level shipment scheduling, trouble shooting, delivery coordination, processing of transactions to completion and rate quoting.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Process documentation for the physical movement of cargo; identify discrepancies or issues.

Meet customer expectations by suggesting process improvement and proactive measures.

Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with internal departments and/or vendors.

Create, update and execute SOP’s for new and existing clients

Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments for proper billing of customers

Meet required deadlines associated with department and customer KIP & SOP.

Collaborate with support staff, overseas offices and other third parties to ensure efficiency, continued exemplary customer service, and relationship development

Identify and forward upselling opportunities to manager

Efficiently identify the most cost-effective solution based on each clients’ shipment specific needs

Establish and maintain personal relationships with current vendors and overseas agents





Maintain profitability of accounts and identify opportunities for increasing revenue and profit margins by negotiating pricing with vendors and quoting clients

Assist other team members as needed to ensure timely completion of work

Participate fully with other staff members in day to day operation including setting priorities, organizing, scheduling work and problem solving

Communicate client issues or changes to the next level

Develop knowledge of the shipping process and government regulations through cross training with other team members

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Adhere to established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

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

MS Office Suite skills – most importantly, Outlook, Excel, and Word

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED
1 year of experience

EDUCATION
Required: High School/GED or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
COMPETENCIES
Leading and Developing

Business Acumen and Straight Talk





Accountability

Inclusion and Collaboration

Customer First Focus

Agility

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, perks, 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 $39,370-59,200 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.

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, t his 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

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