Logistics Administrative Assistant

Taiga Building Products in Burnaby, BC, is currently seeking a full-time Logistics Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract position. The successful candidate will report to the Administrator and will primarily be responsible for supporting Logistics needs and functions.

Our Company:

We are an established international wholesale distributor of building products, with branches across Canada and the U.S. With a 50-year history of reliable service, we are a publicly listed company on the TSX, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities:

This person would be a member of the Logistics Team with the responsibility to successfully implement Taiga’s Logistics needs and functions, including but not limited to:

• Coordination of inbound and outbound material using in-house systems (BisTrack, live freight board and insurance database systems).
• Follow up on the status of booked loads.
• Staying current with industry trends that will influence the supply, demand and cost related to Taiga’s freight requirements.
• Review and process freight and custom invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Interact with suppliers, carriers and Taiga operations to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
• Liaison between Taiga’s accounts payable and truck companies’ accounts receivables.

Attributes

• Post-secondary education in Business or Administration (Logistics background preferred)
• Understanding various modes of transportation and logistics processes
• Basic accounting skills
• Excellent data entry and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written; ability to resolve issues promptly
• Initiative: assess situations and proactively initiate action independently
• Resourcefulness: find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
• Assertiveness: able to successfully manage confrontation and take a competitive approach to managing Taiga’s freight expenses
• Perform other duties as assigned within role.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary – $50,000 (6 months: $25,000)
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Gym

Regular Shift & Timing: Monday to Friday (8 hours/day: 40 hours/week)

HOW TO APPLY?

If you’re eager to contribute to a growing team and ensure operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing “Logistics Administrative Assistant” to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com.

Application Deadline:
Posting date: March 28, 2025
City: Burnaby
Prov/State: British Columbia

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