Contract Supply Chain Administrator

Elby Professional Recruitment; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Supply Chain Administrator for a temporary contract role in Canada. You will assist with inventory control, shipping, purchasing support and logistics to keep orders moving and collaborate with vendors.

The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, shipping or related environment.
• Hands-on experience with shipping documentation, customs brokers, freight coordination.
• Experience in manufacturing, custom build, or project-based environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail, with ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Effective communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Experience with inventory or scheduling systems.
• QuickBooks and Smartsheet experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Count and reconcile physical inventory against digital inventory records.
• Prepare or interpret shipping and customs documentation using templates.
• Coordinate with vendors to prioritize and expedite orders based on changing schedules.
• Support purchasing activities and vendor communication.
• Coordinate and book trucks and freight shipments.
• Assist with customs brokerage and border clearance processes.
• Create and process invoices and other shipping related documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure high quality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure materials and orders are available when needed.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Shipping

Purchasing support

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Inventory systems

QuickBooks

Smartsheet

Tools

QuickBooks

Smartsheet

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Supply Chain Administrator to join their team on a temporary contract basis. If you have experience across inventory, shipping, purchasing support, and logistics, and thrive in a fast paced environment where priorities can shift, this could be a great opportunity for you! This role offers the opportunity to support a custom manufacturing environment while working closely with vendors and internal teams to keep inventory, orders, and shipments moving efficiently. The ideal candidate will bring strong logistics experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

What our client has to offer:

• $26 to $30/hour
• Temporary contract with potential for extension
• Onsite work environment
• Opportunity to work within a custom manufacturing and build environment
• Collaborative team environment

Responsibilities:

• Count and reconcile physical inventory against digital inventory records.
• Prepare and interpret shipping and customs documentation using existing templates.
• Coordinate with vendors to prioritize and expedite orders based on changing schedules and demands.
• Support purchasing activities and vendor communication.
• Coordinate and book trucks and freight shipments.
• Support customs brokerage and border clearance processes.
• Create and process invoices and other shipping related documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help ensure materials and orders are available when needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, shipping, purchasing support, or a related environment.
• Hands on experience with shipping documentation, customs brokers, freight coordination, and/or border clearance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, custom build, or project based environment is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.
• Experience with inventory or scheduling systems.
• QuickBooks and Smartsheet experience is an asset.

This posting is for an open contract vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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