The North West Company Looking for Logistics Administration Clerk at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

In your role as Logistics Administration Clerk at The North West Company (NWC) you will support transportation operations by ensuring that invoices for carrier services are paid the expected amounts in a timely manner.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary, and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:
Review and upload electronic carrier invoices as they are received. This may include EDI, Excel and paper invoices. Convert paper invoices to electronic form where necessary;

Identify and return or repair incorrect invoices. Escalate repeat invoice discrepancies to appropriate Transportation department members;

Assign appropriate general ledger codes to costs where necessary;

Coordinate with Finance to ensure invoices are reviewed and processed in a timely manner.

Ensure submitted invoices match to recorded shipments where available. Create matched shipments where necessary;

Review and approve invoice amounts. Where necessary, adjust cost lines and provide reasons for doing so. Contact invoicing parties to resolve cost line discrepancies;

Track invoice variances and prepare summary reports;

Maintain rates and accessorials in transportation systems as contracts and fuel surcharges are updated; and,

Coordinate as necessary with Finance to update general ledger codes in Transportation systems.

Desired Skills & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalency required;

Previous experience or education in Finance or Transportation considered an asset;

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word;

Knowledge of Canadian geography, particularly Northern Canada;

Ability to work independently on tight timelines;

Strong written and verbal communication skills;

Must be detail conscious while maintaining a high degree of accuracy; and,

Ability to maintain confidential information;

Location: Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre, 100 Murray Park Road

Reports to: Manager, Freight Payables and Allocation

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
Acting with Integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting Others • Working Collaboratively • Being Accountable

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.