Shipping Administrator

Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces. What's In It For You? You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential. You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions. Be part of an ISO certified company with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best. Attractive compensation with benefits and “other perks” such as tuition reimbursement. Employee Referral provides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know. In-depth process and product training provided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings. We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments. Shift schedule: Monday to Friday – 8:30am - 5:00pm Overview: The Shipping Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of orders and shipments. This role involves auditing shipping documents, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external customers. The Shipping Administrator will use warehouse management systems to prepare bills of lading, coordinate freight movements, and maintain shipping records. Responsibilities: Ensures orders and shipping quantities correspond with documents through careful audit and supporting documents. Assist in resolving any discrepancies. Answers all telephone calls in a courtesy manner, taking messages to direct to the appropriate individual in a timely manner. Ensure that carrier depart with the appropriate paperwork. Identify errors on packing/picking lists and invoices paperwork correctly. Capable of using a warehouse management system (Rubicon/WISL) to prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight. Communicates with both external/internal customers. Arranges for movement of freight to consignee & updates the system with information. Gathers and enters data into warehouse management system and maintains this data and records relative to shipping activities. Coordinate with carriers and freight to ensure shipment is scheduled on time for pick-up. Initiates, answers & documents inquiries when requested via email and/or fax. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Performs other related duties as required. Requirements: Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and math aptitude. Experience with documentation flow related to invoices, packing slips, and bills of lading. Strong customer service skills. Good organization and communication skills. Ability to multitask when managing different customer orders and documents Effectively prioritize tasks. Attention to detail when processing paperwork. Benefits & Perks We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits. Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching. Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path. Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability. Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside of the range for this role where appropriate. Actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, internal parity, role complexity, role level, and other relevant factors. The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize however that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based and accordingly the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.