Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the Distribution Specialist is a member of the Supply Chain department. This role has a strong focus on coordinating freight, shipping and receiving, as well as accurately tracking and counting finished goods inventory.
Job advantages
Opportunities for advancement and career development.
Access to a group insurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions.
Telemedicine & employee and family assistance programs.
Recognition & wellness programs for employees.
Salary range $49-59,000/year.
Key activities
Coordinating all FG freight movements within Western Canada shipping from the Kelowna and other offsite warehouses:
Coordinating the carrier selection that has been determined by TMS to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and withing budget expectations.
Dispatch of orders and transfers within TMS, WMS and LX systems.
Ensuring all orders (approx. 11,500 orders annually) are shipping on a timely basis so that delivery performance is >98.5%.
Preparing customs paperwork for export shipments and monitoring for accuracy of export duties.
Managing return process and claims, accurate and timely entry and/or approval of debit notes and RMAs.
Shipping & Receiving Admin Duties:
Coordinating accurate and timely shipment of orders and stock transfers from the SunRype warehouses for time arrival as per requests.
Assigning/delegating forklift drivers to load and receive orders, assisting in their inquiries with missed pallets, and issues with assigning.
Accurately processing bills of lading from WMS for carrier and for invoicing to customers.
Completing accurate entry of all warehouse receiving’s and stock transfers between warehouse locations.
Effectively documenting control of paperwork associated with stock transfers and receiving.
Organize carriers for shipping sales orders and warehouse transfers so that bookings are completed through TMS.
May need to follow up with carriers and TMS.
Filing of transportation documents for customs.
Maintaining an appropriate level of CHEP pallets at all warehouses. Work within the CHEP portal.
Inventory Control Duties:
Work within WMS and LX to perform the following functions for inventory control:
Proficiency in looking up inventory in WMS, and LX.
Make inventory adjustments as required in WMS and LX.
Complete and assist with Inventory Cycle counts.
Vacation Relief for the other Distribution Specialist.
Required training and experience
Post-secondary diploma or equivalent business experience.
2 years of relevant office experience in Transportation or Warehouse environment.
Highly proficient in MS Office.
Skills sought
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proven ability to self-manage and take ownership of processes and programs, while remaining flexible to changing circumstances and requirements.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
Accuracy in data entry and strong attention to detail.
Lassonde, all in good taste!
Working at Lassonde is about being involved, giving meaning to your work and doing things right. And that’s because Lassonde takes care of its people. Choosing Lassonde means joining a century-old company founded in Quebec that embodies strong values such as respect and integrity. It also means finding a family spirit at the heart of a North American company, thriving alongside dedicated people and being proud of the tasty, quality products that we offer our clients and consumers. At Lassonde, anything is possible.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our company. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, however, we will retain all resumes on file for future opportunities.
“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Please advise us if you require accommodation and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs”.
Work location
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Published date
August 20, 2025
Type of position
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full-time
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, on-site
Salary
$49-59,000/year