About the role
Overview The Logistics Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating cost-effective trucking, managing customs paperwork, supporting shipment forecasting, and assisting the sales team with logistics updates. The position requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with cross-border shipping, and a customer-first mindset to support the smooth movement of lumber products across our supply chain.
Primary Responsibilities:
Dispatch & Logistics Coordination Secure freight capacity at or below targeted cost benchmarks. Identify and arrange backhaul or round-trip freight opportunities to optimize transportation spend. Prepare and manage customs paperwork for U.S./Canada cross-border shipments. Monitor and address customs issues to minimize shipment delays. Forecast shipping needs in relation to incoming vessel and railcar arrivals.
Sales & Carrier Support Send transportation agreements to carriers and ensure all terms are properly executed. Conduct follow-ups with carriers for shipment status updates (e.g., loading and delivery confirmations). Provide timely updates to sales representatives regarding delivery ETAs and order tracking. Coordinate closely with the sales team to ensure accurate and up-to-date communication to customers.
Key Skills & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in dispatch, logistics coordination, or transportation—preferably within the lumber, building materials, or wholesale distribution industries. Knowledge of customs regulations and documentation processes (U.S./Canada). Experience with flatbed and dry van carriers is strongly preferred. Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and transportation management systems (TMS).
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with cross-border transportation and regulatory requirements. Prior experience working with sales teams in a logistics support capacity. Understanding of transportation compliance (weight limits, securement rules, etc.).
Work Environment: Office-based with regular phone/email communication with carriers and sales reps.
If you are passionate about supporting sales operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Logistics dispatcher.
About Boscus Canada Inc
Because we believe the lumber business is about providing our customers with service and solutions, not just wood.
Founded in 1981, Boscus is a well-established organization operating in the lumber industry as a wholesaler, distributor and international broker. We are one of the most experienced and largest organizations of this type in Canada, marketing a large variety of softwood, hardwood and OSB products to major users in Canada, the United States and abroad (www.boscus.com).
Our growth over the years is due in large part to our ability to respond to widely diverse needs of you clientele. The readiness and flexibility of our personnel to work with you in finding made-to-measure solutions can help you become more efficient in your business. In addition to our vast expertise, we also carry a huge inventory and a large range of products.
Parce que nous considérons que l’industrie du bois d’œuvre doit fournir un service et des solutions aux clients, non pas seulement la matière première.
Oeuvrant depuis 1981, Boscus est une organisation bien établie opérant dans l’industrie du bois d’œuvre en tant que grossiste, distributeur et courtier international. De plus, Boscus s’occupe de la distribution exclusive des Produits Forestiers Arbec. Elle est une des organisations les plus expérimentées de ce genre au Canada. Elle offre une vaste gamme de produits, qu’il s’agisse de bois résineux, de panneaux ou de bois franc, aux principaux utilisateurs tant au Canada, aux États-Unis qu’à l’étranger.
La constante croissance de la compagnie au fil des ans est largement due à son habileté à répondre aux besoins extrêmement diversifiés de sa clientèle. Quelle que soient vos exigences, Boscus saura être à la hauteur de vos attentes. L’expertise de son personnel joint à un inventaire imposant ainsi qu’à une vaste gamme de produits font en sorte que Boscus puisse satisfaire tous vos besoins.
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About the role
Overview The Logistics Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating cost-effective trucking, managing customs paperwork, supporting shipment forecasting, and assisting the sales team with logistics updates. The position requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with cross-border shipping, and a customer-first mindset to support the smooth movement of lumber products across our supply chain.
Primary Responsibilities:
Dispatch & Logistics Coordination Secure freight capacity at or below targeted cost benchmarks. Identify and arrange backhaul or round-trip freight opportunities to optimize transportation spend. Prepare and manage customs paperwork for U.S./Canada cross-border shipments. Monitor and address customs issues to minimize shipment delays. Forecast shipping needs in relation to incoming vessel and railcar arrivals.
Sales & Carrier Support Send transportation agreements to carriers and ensure all terms are properly executed. Conduct follow-ups with carriers for shipment status updates (e.g., loading and delivery confirmations). Provide timely updates to sales representatives regarding delivery ETAs and order tracking. Coordinate closely with the sales team to ensure accurate and up-to-date communication to customers.
Key Skills & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in dispatch, logistics coordination, or transportation—preferably within the lumber, building materials, or wholesale distribution industries. Knowledge of customs regulations and documentation processes (U.S./Canada). Experience with flatbed and dry van carriers is strongly preferred. Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and transportation management systems (TMS).
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with cross-border transportation and regulatory requirements. Prior experience working with sales teams in a logistics support capacity. Understanding of transportation compliance (weight limits, securement rules, etc.).
Work Environment: Office-based with regular phone/email communication with carriers and sales reps.
If you are passionate about supporting sales operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Logistics dispatcher.
About Boscus Canada Inc
Because we believe the lumber business is about providing our customers with service and solutions, not just wood.
Founded in 1981, Boscus is a well-established organization operating in the lumber industry as a wholesaler, distributor and international broker. We are one of the most experienced and largest organizations of this type in Canada, marketing a large variety of softwood, hardwood and OSB products to major users in Canada, the United States and abroad (www.boscus.com).
Our growth over the years is due in large part to our ability to respond to widely diverse needs of you clientele. The readiness and flexibility of our personnel to work with you in finding made-to-measure solutions can help you become more efficient in your business. In addition to our vast expertise, we also carry a huge inventory and a large range of products.
Parce que nous considérons que l’industrie du bois d’œuvre doit fournir un service et des solutions aux clients, non pas seulement la matière première.
Oeuvrant depuis 1981, Boscus est une organisation bien établie opérant dans l’industrie du bois d’œuvre en tant que grossiste, distributeur et courtier international. De plus, Boscus s’occupe de la distribution exclusive des Produits Forestiers Arbec. Elle est une des organisations les plus expérimentées de ce genre au Canada. Elle offre une vaste gamme de produits, qu’il s’agisse de bois résineux, de panneaux ou de bois franc, aux principaux utilisateurs tant au Canada, aux États-Unis qu’à l’étranger.
La constante croissance de la compagnie au fil des ans est largement due à son habileté à répondre aux besoins extrêmement diversifiés de sa clientèle. Quelle que soient vos exigences, Boscus saura être à la hauteur de vos attentes. L’expertise de son personnel joint à un inventaire imposant ainsi qu’à une vaste gamme de produits font en sorte que Boscus puisse satisfaire tous vos besoins.