About the role
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, Import, the Import/Consolidation Clerk will be responsible to provide support throughout the steps of the transportation and import process.
Key Accountabilities
- Contact overseas suppliers to ensure goods are ready on time;
- Arrange shipments from overseas in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring containers are fully loaded;
- Maintain daily communication and coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, and/or carriers to ensure processes are on time and shipments are smooth until dispatched;
- Validate loading plans from vendors; consolidate vendor consolidated cargo (LCL) into containers;
- Revise loading plans after containers are loaded;
- Follow up late shipments and delayed orders; rush items including Seasonal and Low Stock items;
- Check for empty space in containers and hold vendors accountable according to company rules;
- Verify the dimensions of shipping marks with the vendors;
- Input data into ERP system (SAP); and
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.
Job Requirements
- College Diploma (AEC) in Transportation, Logistics or in a similar field;
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an import/export or logistics role;
- Good analytical skills combined with a keen attention to detail;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume;
- Knowledge of MS Office is required with proven Excel ability; and
- Knowledge of SAP, an asset.
We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.
About Dollarama L.P.
Dollarama was founded by third-generation retailer and Canadian entrepreneur, Larry Rossy. It all started with one store, in Matane, Quebec, in 1992, and quickly grew over the next two decades to become a household name and shopping destination for Canadians from coast to coast.
Dollarama today is a recognized Canadian value retailer with well over 1,300 locations, led by Neil Rossy, fourth-generation retailer and member of Dollarama’s founding management team.
Dollarama aims to provide customers with a consistent shopping experience and compelling value, offering a broad assortment of general merchandise, consumables and seasonal items. All stores are corporately-owned and operated, and are conveniently located in metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities and small towns. Products are available in individual or multiple units at low, fixed price points.
About the role
Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, Import, the Import/Consolidation Clerk will be responsible to provide support throughout the steps of the transportation and import process.
Key Accountabilities
- Contact overseas suppliers to ensure goods are ready on time;
- Arrange shipments from overseas in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring containers are fully loaded;
- Maintain daily communication and coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, and/or carriers to ensure processes are on time and shipments are smooth until dispatched;
- Validate loading plans from vendors; consolidate vendor consolidated cargo (LCL) into containers;
- Revise loading plans after containers are loaded;
- Follow up late shipments and delayed orders; rush items including Seasonal and Low Stock items;
- Check for empty space in containers and hold vendors accountable according to company rules;
- Verify the dimensions of shipping marks with the vendors;
- Input data into ERP system (SAP); and
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.
Job Requirements
- College Diploma (AEC) in Transportation, Logistics or in a similar field;
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in an import/export or logistics role;
- Good analytical skills combined with a keen attention to detail;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume;
- Knowledge of MS Office is required with proven Excel ability; and
- Knowledge of SAP, an asset.
We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.
About Dollarama L.P.
Dollarama was founded by third-generation retailer and Canadian entrepreneur, Larry Rossy. It all started with one store, in Matane, Quebec, in 1992, and quickly grew over the next two decades to become a household name and shopping destination for Canadians from coast to coast.
Dollarama today is a recognized Canadian value retailer with well over 1,300 locations, led by Neil Rossy, fourth-generation retailer and member of Dollarama’s founding management team.
Dollarama aims to provide customers with a consistent shopping experience and compelling value, offering a broad assortment of general merchandise, consumables and seasonal items. All stores are corporately-owned and operated, and are conveniently located in metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities and small towns. Products are available in individual or multiple units at low, fixed price points.