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Freight CoordinatorSonepar Canada, Inc. • Brampton, Peel Region, CA
Freight Coordinator

Freight Coordinator

Sonepar Canada, Inc. • Brampton, Peel Region, CA
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 digitalised and synchronised 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 – however we’re needed. Sonepar’s ambition is to become “La Référence” – the standard‑setter for all its stakeholders.

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

Major Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following :

  • 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
  • Analyzing freight costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, and implementing strategies to optimise 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‑use and spend, own truck / driver analysis, etc.)

Education & Training

  • High school diploma required.
  • Post‑secondary education, ideally in transportation / logistics or operations, is an asset.
  • Have excellent communication and organisational habits.
  • Have superior skill levels in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Enjoy working in a busy environment and want to take on more responsibilities.
  • Profile 2 : Experience

  • 2‑3 years previous experience, preferably within the distribution industry.
  • We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ is thankful for your interest in joining the team; only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

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