Administrator - Operations - 1st Shift

WESCO Distribution; Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Operations Administrator for their warehouse team. This role includes managing inventory control, assisting with customer information, and performing basic accounting duties. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. Opportunities for career advancement exist after mastering this role, alongside benefits like tuition reimbursement and employee referral rewards.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Tuition reimbursement

National discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of operational or administrative experience preferred.
• 1 year of logistics and warehouse experience preferred.
• 1 year of customer service and inside sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control procedures.
• Review return authorization and credit memo forms.
• Research tax and freight claims.
• Basic accounting duties like invoices and credit memos.
• Run various reports such as tax and sales orders.
• Responsible for building and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to internal customers with corrective action.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Operations Administrator for our warehouse team. As a member of the Operations Team,you will perform general administrative tasks by running various reports, maintaining customer information, and assisting with tasks to ensure the branch is compliant. At Wesco, we give you an opportunity for a career and a great work environment. We are Wesco. We enable the connected world – you help turn on the lights.

What’s in it for you:

In addition to best-in-classbenefits (insurance, PTO, 401k, etc.) we offer:

• A CAREER. The door is open to other positions within Wesco once you have mastered this role
• Employee referral rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• National discounts on commonly used items (phone plans, Whirlpool appliances, etc.)

You matter at Wesco. We’re a global Fortune 500 distributor, but we’re also down to earth, people-first, place to work. Our teams are made up of people who care about continuous improvement, not big egos

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control procedures including maintaining files, generating and updating reports, assisting in product cycle counts, checking shipped dates and locked orders
• Review return authorization and credit memo forms pending return of material; inspecting condition of return material through final disposition
• Research tax and freight claims and work with financial services to clear claims
• Basic accounting duties such as light accounts receivables and payables, invoice approval preparation, running credit memos
• Run various reports such as tax, manual sales order, fleet, security
• Responsible for building maintenance and security, equipment maintenance, maintain supplies, compliance to health and safety program (HASP) and monthly OSHA Logs
• Respond to internal customers with corrective action

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• 1 year of operational or administrative experience preferred
• 1 year of logistics and warehouse experience preferred
• 1 year of customer service and inside sales experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and terminology

Who is this company with all these great things to offer?

We are Wesco. We enable the connected world. We are leading global distributor of Network & Security, Electrical and Utility Power Solutions. We are proud of our culture of ethics, honesty, diversity and growth. We reward initiative and original ideas. Wesco employs individuals around the world. We seek out and encourage diversity of thought and experience. Our differences strengthen our company and enrich our culture. It’s safe to say, you will be welcome here.