Ocean Import and Purchasing Administrator

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada TMG Industrial Full time

**Ocean import and purchasing administrator**

TMG Industrial is a Canadian company that engineers, builds, and sells industrial grade products and machinery across North America. With it’s 70,000 square foot distribution warehouse and headquarters located in Richmond, BC, TMG Industrial supplies over 300 products in categories including shelters, greenhouses, machinery attachments, shop equipment, outdoors, and much more. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

TMG Industrial is a people focused, solutions-oriented organization that strives to lead the industry as an employer of choice. Come join us and be a part of our exciting growth.

Working in the operation department and coordinating with the overseas purchasing team, the Ocean import and purchasing administrator is responsible for the administration of the purchasing orders and shipments that have been placed with overseas factories to arrive in our facilities or deliver to the customer in a timely manner.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintain strong relationships with overseas factories and freight forwarders 
- Issue purchase orders based on inventory needs
- Organize the shipment of goods from overseas factories
- Negotiate terms with carriers or freight forwarders, and book vessels
- Prepare transport documents and coordinate with customs brokers for customs clearance
- Track and communicate shipment status with freight forwarders in real-time
- Coordinate with trucking company for containers delivering to dock on time
- Resolve issues including discrepancies, delayed arrivals and customs release
- Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders to ensure there are no discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate inventory records
- Manage report gathering from various sources and ensure accuracy
- Other related duties as required

**Required Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business administration, or Logistics
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Mandarin speaking required
- Minimum 2-year ocean freight importing experience required
- Experience within the manufacturing industry or a supply chain environment is an asset
- Professional attitude and behavior
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

, Permanent

Annual salary range: $50,000 - $55,000 + company benefits

Company benefits
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- RRSP match
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
- Monthly gas subsidy

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

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