Freight and Finance Coordinator

**Job duties & responsibilities will include, but not limited to**:
**Finance Responsibilities**:

- Enter orders into SAP using various methods.
- Convert sales orders to Delivery mode, adding shipping details for future reference.
- Convert deliveries to invoices using EDI for multiple platforms.
- Enter new purchase orders for stock replenishment or product initiation.
- Follow up on goods receipts, process receipts in multiple warehouses, and review open purchase orders.
- Process payables invoicing for received goods
- Ensure accurate processing of credits affecting inventory for customers and vendors.
- Process production orders for accurate inventory levels across warehouses.
- Review negative inventory, provide minimum stock levels, and generate inventory transfers
- Manage EDI transmissions for specific partners, including order retrieval and invoice transmissions.
- Review and follow up on Menards disputes.
- Follow up with customers on overdue invoices.
- Set up new customer and/or vendor accounts and inventory item codes.
- File all document types.

**Freight Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate shipments for timely pick-up and delivery.
- Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to optimize transportation processes.
- Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations for each shipment.
- Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams for updates on shipment status.
- Resolve transportation-related issues promptly and collaborate on logistics challenges.
- Negotiate freight rates with carriers to optimize costs.
- Monitor transportation expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Utilize tracking systems for real-time updates on goods movement.
- Generate reports on transportation metrics, including on-time delivery and costs.
- Handling on line routing requirements
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns related to transportation.
- Strive to meet or exceed customer expectations for delivery times and service quality.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- Previous experience in freight coordination, logistics, transportation management systems or related role, is often preferred.
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, customs procedures, and shipping documentation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Detailed oriented with excellent time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills

If you have what it takes to for this role in Brechin, ON based company, please forward a copy of your resume and salary expectations. We thank all applicants for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or telephone calls please.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).