Distribution Center Coordinator, Abbotsford, BC

Job title: Distribution Center Coordinator, Abbotsford, BC

Job description: IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as Distribution Center Coordinator!
This role is based in our Distribution Center in Abbotsford, and reports to the Distribution Center Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary
We are currently looking for a professional who will be responsible for assisting in the management and development of a fast-paced, high volume distribution centre. The successful candidate will effectively assist in leading a professional distribution team in continually meeting the changing demands of our industry and our customers. The DCC is responsible for coordinating the preparation of all outgoing shipments and ensuring order accuracy while maintaining good customer service, assist in directing the storage and handling of products and inventories and in ensuring proper documentation of all incoming, outgoing and warehoused material. Also responsible for ensuring that all Health, Safety and C-TPAT policies are followed.

The DCC’s primary area of responsibility is the Yard and will work in collaboration with other departments to ensure the success of the DC operation. This is a hands-on role occasionally assisting with the day to day functions of the Yard & Warehouse as required.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure all orders are shipped on time and meet IPEX shipment service and quality standards.

• Monitor workbench software to prevent service failures
• Audit shipments to ensure accuracy
• Monitor productivity and balance workload to expedite customer orders
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and communicate feedback to distribution center employees to ensure that corrective and preventative measures can be taken in the future.
• Responsible for managing and coordinating activities of warehouse and yard staff as well as responding to requests and resolving any conflicts.
• Provide feedback to the distribution center manager about warehouse and yard employee performance issues and feedback to employees through performance evaluations.
• Responsible for checking loads to ensure safety and C-TPAT compliance.
• Assist the distribution center manager in the recruiting and orientation process for new warehouse employees. Will be responsible for new hire training.
• Receive RMA in system
• Address immediate packaging issues
• Work with logistics for transfers and purchase orders
• Review employee start up inspection sheets

• Assist in the development and promote the different aspects of health & safety.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through the use of the RF technology and also cycle and physical counts. Conduct Inventory Checks when necessary. Investigate any inventory shorts (missing material) and initiate any correction in the system (Infoflo)
• Hold monthly Safety and employee meetings
• Assist in ensuring the DC follows all internal practices such as but not limited to TMS, Supply Chain Security program, company standards etc.

• Participate in the planning of the annual physical inventory.

• Maintain an orderly Yard / Warehouse and ensure stock is stored in its assigned locations (pipe and fittings)
• Spot check production pick-up areas to ensure pallets and packaging are up to standard, ensure production product is received and put-away properly and efficiently.
• Do a weekly inventory of all packaging and warehouse supplies and maintain sufficient stock to ensure continuous operations.
• Contribute to monthly inspections and safety audits.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a high school diploma or practical equivalency and several years working experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Minimum two years in a supervisory role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in a RF environment would be an asset.

• Positive leadership and project management skills, ability to motivate others.
• Must be in possession of Forklift Driver Training Certificate.
• Health and Safety and First Aid Training certificates are a plus
• Management Development program, WHMIS, First Aid and knowledge of plastic pipes and fittings preferred.
• Successful candidate must complete a criminal background check.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at

Company: IPEX

Expected salary:

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Job date: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:12:54 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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