Coordinator Logistics

Russel Metals; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Benefits program

Pension plan

Development and Growth Opportunities

Various incentive and recognition 프로그램

Job summary

Russel Metals is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Co-ordinator to join our Winnipeg team. You will determine efficient shipment methods, prepare documents, and maintain accurate shipping and receiving schedules to support customer expectations.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and AS400-based ERP systems. Experience in logistics or dispatch is an asset, and knowledge of Winnipeg and rural Manitoba helps serve local customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or coordinator role supporting business operations.
• Experience in logistics or dispatch is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel required.
• Knowledge of City of Winnipeg and Rural Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Determine shipment methods using knowledge of procedures, rates, and routes.
• Prepare and organize all documents before truck arrival.
• Maintain shipping and receiving schedules integrity.
• Coordinate inter-branch material transfers and local freight.
• Invoice shipped orders and track status.
• Communicate any delivery exceptions to sales.
• Record and file all required documents.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

AS400 ERP

Truck dispatch software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Profit-sharing plan
• Benefits program
• Pension plan
• Development and Growth Opportunities
• Various incentive and recognition programs

Job Summary:

• Determine the most effective method of shipment by utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, rates, and routes
• Ensure all documents are prepared and organized prior to the truck arrival
• Maintain the integrity of the shipping and receiving schedules
• Ensure all Customer and regulatory requirements are adhered to
• Immediate communication of all exceptions for Customer on time delivery or otherwise to the appropriate salesperson
• Ensure all back orders are released and issued with appropriate material incoming documents
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials
• Coordinate the timely return of materials though the MRA process
• Coordinate all inter-branch material transfers
• Route all local freight requirements onto scheduled daily preloads
• Point of contact for Sales requests with regards to order status, changes and/or deletions
• Organize all direct supplier to customer shipments, ensuring next day proof of delivery is attained
• Invoice all shipped orders, ensuring status is maintained throughout cycle
• Report on all late orders and daily preload percentage
• Organize all documents as required for furtherance to other department
• File and maintain all records as required
• Time stamps all inbound and outbound driver records
• Ensure inbound material documentation is completed prior to the truck arriving
• Follow all Heath, Safety, Quality and Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordinator role supporting business operations.
• Experience working within a logistics or dispatch position, is an asset
• Knowledge of City of Winnipeg and Rural Manitoba
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills (multi-task)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, is required
• Metals industry product knowledge, is an asset
• Experience with AS400-based ERP systems and trucking dispatch software would be an asset

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, daytime hours

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce.