Administrator, Logistics

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of optimizing logistics processes and ensuring exceptional service delivery. You will engage with vendors and internal teams to streamline operations, manage documentation, and enhance stakeholder relations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization committed to innovation and environmental stewardship. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for logistics, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in logistics or transportation preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation and distribution of orders with vendors.
• Support vendor relationships to enhance value and brand.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Customer Service

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Business Diploma in Transportation

Diploma in Logistics

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

CRM Systems

ERP Systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

POSTING DATE: April 24, 2025

JOB NUMBER: 2025-34

HYBRID WORK: Non-Eligible

POSITION TYPE: Non-Permanent, (6-Month Contract)

LOCATION: St. Albert, Alberta

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking an Administrator, Logistics to work out of our office in St. Albert, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting customer needs while optimizing value and troubleshooting logistic issues. Engage and collaborate with vendors, customers, agents, associations, and internal Alberta-Pacific teams to ensure a consistent supply and quality of service and product. Support the Supply Chain Division in meeting or exceeding business goals.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle, & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations, and responsible forest management practices, to how we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are committed to exploring innovative ideas, delivering premium products, and maintaining strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility, demonstrated by our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

Role Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Distribution: Communicate and coordinate with internal coordinators, 3PLs, and supply chain vendors to ensure profitable and customer-centric transportation and distribution of orders. Conduct physical inventories, cycle counts, asset validations, and reconciliation procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.
2. External Stakeholder Relations: Support vendor relationships to leverage Alberta-Pacific's value proposition and premium brand. Ensure vendor data accuracy. Implement contingency plans for unplanned disruptions to minimize adverse impacts.
3. Documentation & Processes: Work in systems and processes to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective delivery. Process shipments according to terms, insurance, and other requirements. Support coordinators by ensuring data accuracy and timely shipment entries.
4. Negotiating & Contracting: Ensure data accuracy to optimize the supply chain, focusing on costs and reliability.
5. Insights & Reporting: Ensure accurate processing of shipments to support data compilation for negotiations and KPI tracking.
6. Innovation: Gather data on innovative approaches to optimize supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve data flow. Develop a network of contacts to foster innovation.
7. Internal Stakeholder Relations: Engage with internal teams to share knowledge, eliminate redundancies, and improve efficiencies. Support audit processes with accurate data. Ensure timely knowledge transfer within the team.

Role Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in transportation, logistics, sales coordination, customer service, or data entry.
• Business Diploma in Transportation, Logistics, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management is an asset.
• Experience with CRM or ERP systems.
• Experience with internal and external audits is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

Other Skills & Qualities

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Knowledge of supply chains, including carriers like railways, trucking, and shipping.
• Emotional intelligence, integrity, problem-solving skills, resilience.
• Effective communicator, persuasive speaker, and organizational agility.
• Strong data analysis and insight skills.

To apply and learn more about Al-Pac's opportunities, visit: alpac.ca/grow-with-us

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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