Logistics Administrator

Charter; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Administrator to join their dynamic team in Burnaby. This role is vital in ensuring seamless logistics operations, managing shipments, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics administration, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently. Join a vibrant company that values innovation, empowerment, and a strong customer experience culture, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the success of operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics administration required.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing shipments and coordinate logistics.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and couriers.

Skills

Logistics Administration

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

SharePoint

Job description

Position Title: Logistics Administrator

About Charter:

Founded in 1997, Victoria headquartered Charter has grown into one of Canada’s fastest growing Information Technology providers, offering a broad array of high-value product and service solutions to clients operating some of the most mission-critical networks and applications.

If you are looking to be an integral part of a vibrant, success-based environment with core values of empowerment, flexibility, agility, innovation, high knowledge base, life balance, and high ethics deeply embedded into the everyday culture, then Charter is a place for you. We are a high-energy business-focused team, providing the highest possible customer experience, with best-in-class engineering support.

We are looking to add a driven, detail-oriented Logistics Administrator to our team in Burnaby.

The Logistics Administrator role is a key position in the logistics and operations chain, where smooth coordination and strong communication skills are crucial. The Logistics Administrator will manage both incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring everything moves on schedule, and serve as a bridge between various internal teams (Sales, Project Management, Order Administration) and external partners, our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for third-party logistics (shipping, receiving, tracking) of IT resources, coordinating and assigning courier vendors based on customer demands and domestic service requirements.
• Create documents, communicate, and maintain standard operating procedures while driving quality and adherence across the organization.
• Maintain and facilitate relationships with suppliers and couriers/freight providers.
• Assemble crates, record contents in Excel, pack goods to be shipped, and affix identifying information and shipping instructions.
• Inspect, scan, and count items received, verify against our internal systems, and record any discrepancies.
• Maintain all necessary records of shipping activities, document departures/arrivals.
• Communicate order receipt/shipment/delays, respond promptly to customer/staff inquiries.
• Review shipping quotes and invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with international shipments as required.
• Confirm order status details regularly in the order administration system (SharePoint/Excel, etc.).
• Perform related general administrative duties including document creation.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience with logistics administration in an office setting.
• Experience with an order administration system is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word; SharePoint is a bonus); able to quickly learn programs and adapt as needed.
• Highly organized (with both data and high volumes of communication).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce results within deadlines.
• Proven accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily an in-person role, based out of Burnaby, BC.
• Part-time - with the potential for a full-time opportunity in the future.
• Minimal Travel – Less than 10%.
• Overtime as required.

If you think that you are a good fit, please apply with a resume and cover letter - we look forward to hearing from you!

Charter is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Diversity forms the foundation for excellence, and Charter seeks team members who will work respectfully and constructively with everyone. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented on any grounds listed under the Human Rights Code, including gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or self-identify as Indigenous (status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit). To request an accommodation in completing an employment application, pre-employment testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]