Shipping Coordinator

Job content

Our Reputation Stands On What We Build
At Vicwest we are Building for Tomorrow. We are currently looking for a Shipping Supervisor to join our Stratford office.

If you are looking to join a company that is customer focused and values product quality while driving innovation, then we want you on our team!

Position Summary

The Shipping Supervisor reports directly to the Logistics Manager and is responsible for minimizing Vicwest’s traffic costs consistent with the timely and safe arrival or all inbound and outbound goods in our Edmonton and Saskatoon plants. The Shipping Supervisor must select from a wide range of transportation media and carriers, and work towards creating efficiencies to reduce Vicwest’s custom duties.

Key Accountabilities

1. Responsible for logistics management and continuous improvement of current route systems and schedules.
2. Develop and oversee proficient workforce in traffic and distribution activities.
3. Monitor performance against established budget, quality standards and scheduling.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling and control of applicable deliveries and route trucks (route planning).
• Assesses and determines equipment requirements and obtains necessary quotes from carriers and/or Brokers, as required, to support the Western logistics plan.
• Develops and oversees a proficient workforce engaged in such activities as traffic and distribution as related to production schedules.
• Ensures high level subordinate performance by participating in the selection, training, development, and motivation of all direct reports.
• Directs the procurement of trucks and trailers by reviewing key requirements and specifications.
• Minimizes Vicwest’s customs bill by ensuring that the company’s goods are correctly categorized and that the most favorable duties are levied on them.
• Ensures that selected carriers perform up to standard, and ensures all loss, damage, and over-charge claims are handled swiftly and effectively.
• Coordinates the most cost effective distribution methods and procedures to be utilized.
• Prepares reports and statistics for review and recommends operational changes to senior management when necessary to ensure standards and efficiencies are maintained and improved.
• Keeps senior management, traffic, procurement, and supply chain management teams informed of all significant development and pending rate changes.
• Initiates and performs studies that will result in the reduction of Vicwest’s traffic bill.

Qualifications

• College or university degree considered an asset.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience an asset .
• 3+ years of logistics/traffic/distribution experience considered an asset.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution business, building materials considered an asset.
• SAP experience is an asset or experience working with a business Intelligence tool.
• Knowledge of production control and scheduling models considered an asset.

Required Skills:

• A curious, solutions-based mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Collaborative nature with internal stakeholders.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality results within tight timelines and simultaneously manage scheduling for both inbound and outbound freight and goods.

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stratford, ON N5A 6S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application deadline: 2022-04-29
Expected start date: 2022-04-25