Logistics Coordinator

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!

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

Job Description:

We are currently hiring for the full-time position of Logistics Coordinatorin our Winnipeg, MB. This position is responsible for preparing all incoming and outgoing material shipments and maintaining a high level of internal/external customer service and on time delivery. This is a full-time, salaried position.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 orders are completely scanned and inventory is corrected on any order that has not automatically printed the bill of lading
• Ensure all back orders are released and issued with appropriate material incoming documents
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials as well as stationary supplies
• 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 person for all Sales requests with regards to order status, changes and/or deletions
• Organize all direct supplier to customer shipments and ensure next day proof of delivery is attained
• Invoice all shipped orders
• Ensure order status is maintained appropriately through to invoicing
• 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 stamp 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.

You and Your Experiences:

• 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

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

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