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About the Role

TA Services is seeking a Capacity Specialist to source and secure carrier capacity for temperature-controlled produce shipments across the United States. This role involves building carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and ensuring successful shipment execution in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure carrier capacity for temperature-controlled produce shipments across the United States, ensuring consistent coverage in key shipping markets and lanes.
• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with qualified carriers through daily prospecting, market engagement, and ongoing performance management.
• Negotiate competitive transportation rates while monitoring freight market conditions, carrier availability, and industry trends to support profitability and service objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Dispatch, and Account Management teams to ensure successful shipment execution and proactively resolve service issues, delays, equipment failures, and capacity shortages.
• Onboard, vet, and maintain carrier records while ensuring compliance with insurance, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Track carrier performance metrics and provide market intelligence to support business growth.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, carrier sales, capacity procurement, or a related field.
• Experience with temperature-controlled (reefer) freight, produce transportation, or other time-sensitive freight preferred.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating carrier rates and securing transportation capacity in dynamic market conditions.
• Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), carrier onboarding platforms, and load boards such as DAT and Truckstop.
• Familiarity with freight market trends, carrier compliance requirements, and transportation regulations.
• Knowledge of USDA, FMCSA, and produce transportation regulations preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinker capable of evaluating market conditions and making informed decisions quickly.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Proactive problem solver with strong negotiation skills.
• Team-oriented while capable of working independently.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.

Skills

• Negotiation
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Location

• Toronto, ON (Canada)

Work Type

• Office-based

Experience Level

• 1-3 years

Education Level

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Transportation, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience

Salary/Compensations

• up to CAD 75000 - yearly
• Commission

Benefits

• Accrue up to five days PTO in first year.
• Two-weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
• Doc-On-Demand
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

• At TA Services, we don’t just move freight – we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics.
• Our people are our competitive advantage. We’re intentional about building a workplace where you’re supported, challenged, and equipped to grow.
• We believe when the right people live the right values, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
• Our values: People First, Service, Safety, Results, Innovation.

Equal Opportunity

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.