Import Operations Coordinator & Logistics Lead

TIMBER MART; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TIMBER MART is seeking an Import Coordination Administrator in Langley, BC. You will report to the Senior National Procurement Manager and manage the import function from scheduling to documentation and reception of goods.

The role requires a degree in logistics/administration, 5 years in import management in Canada, and strong knowledge of customs for building materials. Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus, with an emphasis on ethical, cost-efficient processes and exceptional service

Qualifications

• College/University degree in Logistics, Administration or Contract Management.
• 5 years’ experience in a senior role of administrative management of importation of goods in Canada, preferably in Building Materials and Hardlines.
• Knowledge of customs rules and regulations pertaining to Canadian imports of Building Materials and Hardline products.
• Business level of Mandarin or Cantonese languages is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on TIMBER MART import function at strategic and operational levels to balance profitability and growth.
• Manage operations for scheduling, receiving, and documenting imports from order to reception.
• Prepare and administer documentation for importing merchandise, licensing, coding, and calculations of duties, weight, and volume of products, tariffs, and price conversions.
• Coordinate shipment logistics, documentation, and internal customer service, and all required payment transactions from order to reception.

Skills

Mandarin or Cantonese (business level)

Education

College/University degree in Logistics, Administration or Contract Management

Job description

TIMBER MART is seeking an Import Coordination Administrator in Langley, BC. You will report to the Senior National Procurement Manager and manage the import function from scheduling to documentation and reception of goods.

The role requires a degree in logistics/administration, 5 years in import management in Canada, and strong knowledge of customs for building materials. Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus, with an emphasis on ethical, cost-efficient processes and exceptional service