Delivery Coordinator

Full job description

Yurek Specialties Limited is a state-of-the-art processing facility in London, ON, which features the latest equipment to support the processing, production, and delivery of medical supplies and infusion equipment, along with related supplies, to the Elgin, Norfolk, Oxford, London-Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Grey, Bruce and Grand River counties.

We are currently looking for a full-time Delivery Coordinator to join our Yurek Specialties team in London, Ontario.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Delivery Manager, the delivery coordinator is responsible for managing the distribution and shipment schedules and ensuring that the routes are planned for cost optimization and time windows. They communicate with the drivers and the clients to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and completely. Flexibility to work on all shifts is required to accommodate the operational needs of the distribution schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule deliveries and prepare routing sheets for drivers provide customer service support or training
• Communicate dispatch to drivers (including shift plans, plot plan information and truck and trailer information.)
• Confirm loads have been delivered.
• Track order deliveries and notify customers of any shipment delays
• Ensure the proper packaging and storage of products to prevent damage and product loss
• Communicate with clients to confirm order specifics, payments, or delivery addresses.
• Understand organizational logistics for efficient order fulfillment
• Record all safety and service incidents to management
• Answer incoming calls, handle general inquiries, and forward calls to the appropriate destination
• Record customer orders, messages and requests - forward to appropriate areas
• Record deliveries in the format as required by the customer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Preferred post- secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years logistics, courier, dispatching experience
• Experience with Service schedule software is an asset.
• Strong communication skills - Verbal and written
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to deal productively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment

Yurek has a very competitive compensation package and other perks including:

• Opportunity to receive discretionary cash bonuses twice per year.
• Health/Dental/Life insurance benefits package, where the cost is shared between the employee and Yurek.
• RRSP Program with Employer Contribution
• Education Assistance Program for approved courses to upgrade knowledge/skills.
• Waived dispensing fees at pharmacy as well as being able to purchase all retail and home healthcare items at cost.
• Opportunity to work in a family business where you immediately are treated like family and have an opportunity to grow quickly.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will only be used for candidate selection.

Yurek is committed to a barrier-free respectful, and accessible work environment. Upon individual request, Yurek will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-01

Qualified team players are invited to apply by emailing their resume to yslcareers@yurekpharmacy.com
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