Freight Coordinator

Overview

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers. Drawing on the skill and passion of its 45,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of €23 billion in 2020. Sonepar makes its customers’ lives easier, over the counter, visiting customers, by phone or online. Sonepar’s ambition is to become “La Référence” - the standard-setter for all its stakeholders.

Website : www.sonepar.com

Scope of the Position

This position is responsible for the coordination and management of the administrative aspects of moving goods, ensuring that shipments are processed accurately and on time.

Major Responsibilities

• Verify freight invoices against quotes and actual shipments
• Resolve discrepancies with carriers and invoices
• Become WISL expert at the CDC
• Set up carriers as needed
• Creation of commercial invoices
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is applied to shipments
• Arrange Paps with Carrier and Customs Broker
• Resolve day-to-day issues with carriers
• Obtain quotes for special shipments
• Analyze freight costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and implement strategies to optimize shipping expenses
• Provide weekly freight status reports to management
• Proactively identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies within the CDC with freight
• Assist DOO with branch freight analysis (courier choice, usage and spend, own truck / driver analysis, etc.)

Education & Training

This section describes the knowledge or training required to achieve normal job performance. Minimum education is stated below.

Experience

2-3 years of previous experience, preferably within the distribution industry.

Additional Information

We are interested in getting to know you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ thanks you for your interest in joining the team. Only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

More information on Sonepar :

Website : www.sonepar.com

Twitter : @sonepar

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