supply chain assistant

Fastenal Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in construction and industrial supplies is seeking dedicated staff for on-site operations at their Fredericton location. This role includes inspecting incoming goods, managing sales transactions, and addressing customer inquiries. Candidates must possess a high school graduation certificate and display excellent communication skills. The position also requires physical capabilities to handle weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs). The company offers financial benefits including a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and employer-paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Ability to inspect and verify incoming goods.
• Experience in addressing customer complaints.
• Knowledge of power tools and building materials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices.
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Address customers' complaints.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Computerized inventory systems

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Branch office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Pack goods to be shipped
• Unpack goods received
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess client feedback, enquiries and complaints in the delivery of meaningful information and services.
• Sell merchandise
• Receive payments
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Issue receipts and other forms
• Explain the type and cost of services offered
• Arrange for billing for services
• Arrange for refunds and credits
• Answer inquiries and provide information to customers
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Power tools
• Building materials (other than lumber)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer