POSTING DATE: May 30, 2024

CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2024

JOB NUMBER: 2024-44

HYBRID WORK: Eligible

POSITION TYPE: Long-term, Non-Permanent (2 Year Contract)

LOCATION: St. Albert, AB

Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Coordinator, Export Sales to work out of our office in St. Albert, AB. The successful candidate is responsible for engaging internal stakeholders, customers and agents to develop and sustain mutually beneficial relationships and support the sales team and agents to meet or exceed the sales strategy and business goals. The position is responsible for processing all Letter of Credit documentation for Al-Pac's export sales, while also coordinating and communicating the shipment information to our customers/agents. This position will also support some domestic documentation and coordination as required.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility - a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

Customer and Agent Engagement:

• Maintain strong relationships with customers and agents to provide the highest quality of customer support.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer quality and shipping requirements.

Volume Allotment:

• Coordinate with Production and Logistics to monitor supply chain and inventory levels to maintain an adequate supply of pulp in our warehouses.

Delivery:

• Delivery of equipment and materials to other business areas.

Insights and Reporting:

• Create and provide timely reports and documentation to inform customers and stakeholders (internal and external).
• Inform logistics on anticipated customer requirements to meet their needs.
• Process Letters of Credit to ensure they are completed accurately and received in a timely manner.
• Create and review sales order contracts and purchase orders.
• Create sales orders in SAP and ensure they are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Market Diversification:

Partner with Logistics to investigate and recommend alternative supply chain opportunities to reduce risk and costs and improve reliability.

Marketing:

• Work with other business units, agents, and associations to communicate and leverage our preferred brand value.

Role Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in a professional B2B customer interfacing role (ie. Sales or Procurement) or Transportation, Sales Coordination, Supply Chain Management.

Considered an asset:

• Experience with letter of credit processing.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, able to support and gain support cross functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP).
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chains.
• Strong problem solving & critical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships (internally and externally).
• Ability to deal with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and in changing environments.
• Strong prioritization skills.

What we offer:

• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• A Hybrid work schedule.
• Four week's annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
• A team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

Please note this current opportunity is open till June 13, 2024. Resumes can be forwarded in confidence via Isarta.

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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