Freight Administrator

Job Responsibility:

Our VICTORIA HEAD OFFICE is currently seeking a Freight Administrator. This is your opportunity to launch a fun and rewarding career with numerous avenues for advancement throughout our organization. Join our team and become one of our greatest assets!

What We Offer:

• Regular wage reviews
• Medical/dental benefits
• Company-matched pension plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Shares Program
• Annual bonus
• Personal Milestone Recognition Program
• Numerous opportunities for internal advancement
• Social events twice a year
• Annual learning allowance
• A culture of collaboration and service excellence

Starting wage is $19.75-$24.00 per hour. Based on a full-time work week. This is an in office role. Wages may be scaled with relevant experience.

Job Duties:

• Act as a technical resource for our branches with respect to shipping requirements. Obtain freight quotes and investigate discrepancies.
• Invoice auditing, claim processing, rate negotiations, and customs clearance paperwork.
• Liaise with branch level staff to ensure freight charges are collected and accurately reported at the head office level.
• Work with branch managers to recognize and correct negative freight charge trends.
• Represent the company in an ethical and professional manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide analytical and reporting support to the procurement and supply chain teams.
• Actively participate in meetings and on projects; working as a member of the Procurement and Warehouse teams to determine root causes of issues and brainstorm solutions.
• Assess, develop and/or improve any of the procedures and processes within the Procurement and Sales Department.

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven experience working with spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain information confidentiality required.
• Knowledge of supply chain management would be an asset.
• Communication and interpersonal skills that will allow to clearly and concisely present information and to negotiate and influence others.
• Good diplomatic interpersonal skills and proactive approach to business.

Since 1892, ANDREW SHERET LIMITED has specialized in providing a large inventory of plumbing and heating products to customers in Western Canada. We attribute our continued success and growth to focusing on our customer's needs. This success is accomplished through the dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm of all our team members amongst our 31 branches and 28 showrooms throughout Western Canada.

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Andrew Sheret Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value our people by recognizing and developing outstanding individuals and promoting them within the company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.75-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• spreadsheet: 1 year (preferred)

Location:

• Victoria, BC V8T 1Z4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-07