Logistics Coordinator

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Slegg Building Materials is currently seeking a Full Time Logistics Coordinator to join our team. The shifts are Monday - Friday 7:30am
- 4pm, however flexible. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, and benefits starting after 3 months.

**THE BENEFITS**
- Extended health care - drug and dental coverage, practitioners, disability, and life insurance.
- After 1 year of service, staff can participate in the RSP program with contribution matching
- An exclusive employee stock purchase plan
- Company discounts on all products sold at Slegg Building Materials
- Monthly breakfast or lunch events for our staff
- Employee referral bonus program
- Training and advancement options
- All employees immediate family members are eligible for an annual scholarship program
- Secure vehicle and bike parking

**THE RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
- Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as top priorities
- Schedule and dispatch freight movements from Vendor sites to Slegg stores or customers in a timely manner
- Coordinate the transfer of freight between Slegg stores in a timely manner
- Obtain LTL (less than truck load) and FTL (full truck load) rate quotes from carriers to assist with decision making
- Conduct analysis to determine the most economical means of moving freight
- Monitor and expedite shipments that have fallen past their expected due date
- Communicate with internal sales professionals and purchasers to ensure customer deliveries are met
- Facilitate operations/shipping/receiving calls as necessary to ensure freight is moved efficiently
- Analyze and suggest solutions to mitigate freight and logistics costs

**THE REQUIREMENTS**
- A degree/diploma in supply chain, logistics or business administration welcomed, but not required
- Two or more years of experience in transportation logistics will be considered is an asset
- Previous experience in the trucking industry is an asset
- Spatial and weight comprehension is an asset
- Able to work in a fast paced and fluid environment
- A broad knowledge of building supplies is an asset
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated, flexible and eager to learn new things
- Excellent attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills with history of utilizing a systematic approach to resolve issues
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- including Word, Excel & Outlook
- Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent situations
- A positive can do attitude is essential

**THE LOCATION - **Langford**

Langford is the business heart of the Westshore, where you will find large retailers, light industrial companies, and many small businesses. You will also find many family friendly facilities such as City Centre Park and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, our well-developed and maintained parks and trails to suit all ages. These are just a few of the reasons to join the Langford community.

Langford’s growing population makes this city an ideal location for our flagship store, employing over 100 staff with endless opportunities to learn and grow. We proudly offer the largest selection of building materials on Vancouver Island. This branch offers an excellent selection of products including lumber, siding, concrete, drywall, insulation, power tools, paints, flooring, hardware and more. We also boast Vancouver Island’s largest fleet of building material delivery trucks
- Thank you for your interest in Slegg Building Materials. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted_