Distribution Coordinator - Mississauga, Canada - CRH Canada - Cement ON

CRH Canada - Cement ON

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 477974

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.

We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority.

We offer a complete benefits package to include:
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Health Insurance:

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Dental Insurance Vision Insurance:

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Pension Plan:

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Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
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Tuition Reimbursement:

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Employee Assistance Program:

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Disability Pay:

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Life Insurance:

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Growth Opportunities and more

What you'll be contributing:

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the Distribution Coordinator plays a key role in supporting day-to-day management of product flows and customer service.

The Distribution Coordinator works closely with both the Customer Service team and our freight carriers in order to deliver good service to our customers while optimizing flows to minimize distribution costs.

The Distribution Coordinator also works with the broader Logistics team that is focused on re-inventing the way we do business and how we serve our customers.

As part of this team, the Distribution Coordinate plays a key role in supporting optimization of movements across Canada and the US, as well seeking out and implementing new technology and processes and push our business forward.

Having a strategic mindset paired with strong analytical skills are keys to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

Support the Customer Service team in daily distribution planning activities, and in particular ensure proper balancing of loads between carriers for optimal customer service
Generate, maintain and report on key metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Maintain freightrelated data and tools, process carrier invoices
Support various shipping and subcontract activities (bagging and blending facilities)
Respond to, coordinate and support resolution of various logistics incidents (safety, customer service, quality)
Coordinate delivery set up for new customer locations (freight rates, site visits, delivery requirements)
Occasional site visits to various locations as required (customers, terminals, carrier locations)
Support and participate in multifunctional team initiatives and special studies
Continuously seek and implement ways to improve performance and improve efficiencies

To succeed in this position, you will need:
Education/Experience

University or College degree required
13 years of work experience required
Experience in logistics and distribution an asset
Knowledge and exposure to the building materials industry preferred

Other

Due to the site visits required as a part of this role, a form of reliable personal transportation is required

Core Competencies

Drives Results
Cultivates Innovation
Effective Communicator
Collaborates
Business Insight
Courageous and Resilient
Customer Focused

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to lift small objects frequently, weighing no more than 20 lbs.
This position is sedentary in nature but may require periods of standing and walking

Work Environment

This position is office based and is therefore indoors and climate controlled
Occasional travel involved
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage.

We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.

CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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