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Shipping Coordinator

Richelieu Hardwareabout 1 month ago
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Competitive Base Compensation
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Work-life Balance

About the role

Company: Onward Hardware div of Richelieu Hardware

Lead People. Drive Performance. Create Momentum.

We’re looking for a shipping coordinator for our large-scale distribution centre. This role is for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and turns operational complexity into streamlined execution.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor management tools / performance indicators related to deliveries.
  • Manage priorities to ensure operations remain aligned with targets set by management.
    • Target goal: 99.5% on-time delivery (targets may change over time).
  • Plan shipments and schedule appointments using the Outlook calendar, including transportation providers, through customer portals and any other
  • Manage drivers: welcome, obtain signatures, provide documents, and ensure they comply with company rules.
  • Print, manage, and archive all shipping-related documents.
  • Maintain constant communication with the Warehouse Director to address any issues affecting targets.
  • Handle claims (creation and follow-up) and resolve other shipping-related issues.
  • Ensure procedures are followed and maintain productivity of shipping processes; notify the supervisor if productivity decreases.
  • Always keep the shipping area and workstations clean and safe and lead by example (pass the broom, clean desk..)
  • When tasks require additional capacity or could be improved, notify the supervisor.
  • Work with other departments to resolve issues and respond to their requests.
  • Train new shipping employees.
  • Perform shipping and loading tasks when other responsibilities are completed.
  • Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.
  • Be trained on other warehouse positions to provide coverage when needed.
  • Maintain and promptly respond to requests from the email inbox: ONWShipping@richelieu.com [ONWShipping@richelieu.com].
  • Roles responsibilities are subject to change may change over time 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Education in administration, inventory management, mathematics, accounting, logistics, or another operations-related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
  • English, both spoken and written. French is an asset.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and intermediate proficiency in Excel.
  • Forklift operator certification (training will be provided on-site if not already obtained).

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Self-motivated, organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and constantly evolving environments.
  • Previous warehouse experience.
  • Knowledge of, or experience with Microsoft Access and ERP/MRP systems is considered an asset.

Our customers  - More than 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets,  storage and closets, residential and office furniture, doors and windows, residential and commercial woodworking shops, as well as hardware retailers including big-box renovation stores.

 Our team 

  • 3,000 people, of which almost half are dedicated to sales and marketing, and more than 50% are Richelieu shareholders.

What we offer

  • A Quebec flagship: As a company proudly rooted in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we benefit from excellent recognition and a strong reputation.
  • A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of market experience, we offer the confidence and organizational solidity necessary for a secure work environment.  Continuous growth: With solid financial health, our company is in constant expansion, thus opening future opportunities for all.
  • Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation according to the market.  Possibility of becoming a shareholder: We believe in employee involvement and offer them the possibility of becoming shareholders.
  • Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to reconcile work and private life.
  • Quality products: We commit to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.

About Richelieu Hardware

Retail

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