American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.
What we offer:
- A competitive annual salary of between $50,000 to $58,000 per annum
- , vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
Position Summary
The Track & Trace Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and managing active transportation movements across AIM's transportation network. This role ensures that scheduled runs are executed on time, drivers and carriers are meeting service expectations, and any delays or service disruptions are communicated and resolved proactively.
The successful candidate will serve as a key communication link between Dispatch, Planning, Customer Service Representatives (CSR), Drivers, and External Carriers to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient transportation operations.
Key Responsibilities
Run Monitoring & Tracking
- Monitor all active transportation runs throughout the day.
- Track driver progress using Samsara GPS and other dispatch tools.
- Verify pickups, deliveries, swaps, removals, and live loads are completed according to schedule.
- Identify delays, route deviations, missed appointments, or service issues.
- Escalate operational concerns to dispatch and management when required.
Driver & Carrier Communication
- Maintain regular communication with AIM drivers and external carriers.
- Obtain status updates and estimated arrival times (ETAs).
- Ensure drivers have required information for assigned runs.
- Support resolution of driver and carrier challenges in real-time.
Service Recovery & Exception Management
- Investigate and resolve service interruptions.
- Coordinate rescheduling of missed or delayed services.
- Communicate service changes to Customer Service and Planning teams.
- Document operational exceptions and corrective actions.
Customer Service Support
- Provide accurate status updates on customer requests and scheduled pickups.
- Assist CSR team with transportation-related inquiries.
- Support proactive communication regarding delays or schedule changes.
- Help maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through timely and professional communication.
Data & System Management
- Update transportation management systems with real-time run status information.
- Ensure accuracy of transportation records and operational notes.
- Track service metrics and provide reporting as required.
- Assist with transportation KPI monitoring and operational reporting.
Operational Coordination
- Work closely with Dispatchers and Planners to ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Support daily transportation execution activities.
- Monitor service levels and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Assist during high-volume periods and provide cross-functional support when necessary.
Required
- Entry level or 1-2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or customer service.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
Preferred
- Experience with transportation management systems (TMS).
- Experience using Samsara or GPS fleet tracking software.
- Knowledge of trucking, container transportation, or logistics operations.
- Experience working with customer service and transportation teams.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Sense of Urgency
- Accountability
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
Success Measures
The Track & Trace Coordinator will be evaluated on:
- On-time service performance
- Accuracy of run monitoring
- Response time to service exceptions
- Communication quality with customers and operations teams
- Reduction in missed services and operational delays
- Accuracy of transportation status updates
Skills Required
- 0-2 years experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or customer service
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Attention to detail, sense of urgency, accountability, customer focus, teamwork, critical thinking, time management, adaptability
- Experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
- Experience using Samsara or GPS fleet tracking software
- Knowledge of trucking, container transportation, or logistics operations
- Experience working with customer service and transportation teams
What We Do
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource)
