Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Rates and Freight Audit Clerk to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing and verifying freight rates and charges to ensure accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

About Us:

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. (Van Kam) is one of the largest regional carriers in Western Canada specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. With 8 terminal locations across British Columbia, we fulfill shipments to communities within 1-3 days throughout BC and Alberta. Between our own resources and our partner network, our coverage extends beyond Western Canada into the U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for audits, rating both US and Canadian bills, completing quotes and account coding.
• Ensure Probill\'s are rated and audited correctly.
• Manually rate invoices on certain accounts as per respective agreements in place
• Liaise with Pricing Analysts for special one-time cost rates on some shipments.
• Contact terminals / Weights & Measures department to get correct cube/scale.
• Contact Interlines/Agents to confirm their charges.
• Assist with quoting department with overflow of quotes.
• Work on spreadsheets / reports
• Work on and maintain queues throughout the day.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Have above average keyboard skills, excellent telephone manners and a strong customer service attitude.

Training and Experience

• Experience rating within the transportation/freight industry is preferred.
• Individuals with AS400 experience will be given preference.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and understanding of the trucking industry.

Why Work for Van Kam?

There is a reason over 30% of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years!

• Work-life balance. We treat our customers like friends and our employees like family. As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer competitive time-off benefits and commit to providing a balanced schedule for our drivers \xe2\x80\x93 so they can spend less time on the road and more time with the ones they love.
• Competitive wages. We offer competitive wages and are committed to staying competitive within our industry.
• Benefits. We cover 100% of our employees benefit premiums and contribute to a company funded pension plan. Enjoy the benefits, all while keeping more of your paycheck in your pocket.
• Development. True to our values, we are committed to helping our employees succeed. Whether it is through career growth and advancement opportunities or investing in your training and education, we are here to support you along the way.
• We care about the things that matter to you. We regularly send out surveys to our employees to understand their experiences and learn how we can make their time at work better. We work hard to have an open-door management policy and cultivate an environment that welcomes and supports new ideas and ways of doing things.
• Make a difference. Trucking is vital to our communities. Here at Van Kam, we serve a broad range of industries from forestry and mining to retail, food, and auto. Come to work every day knowing you are making a difference and contributing to our purpose of uniting communities and improving lives.
• Giving Back. Van Kam supports over 25 non-profit organization and local charities each year through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts. We also match employee donations up to $150 per employee, per year to ensure we can support the organizations that matter to you.
• Environmental Sustainability. We have Green Initiative programs to limit our carbon footprint which include things like governing road speeds to reduce fuel consumption, equipping new tractors with clean emissions technology and investing in technology to limit paper use, just to name a few!

Job Location

Surrey, BC

Our Story

Van Kam was founded more than 75 years ago in 1947 by Robert Henry Sr. To this day, Van Kam remains family owned and operated with the third generation leading into the future. Headquartered in BC with over 550 dedicated staff members, our continuous success is rooted in acknowledging every customer\xe2\x80\x99s unique needs and applying our understanding of supply chain challenges to develop custom solutions to overcome them.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to unite communities and improve lives. It\'s the root of what makes us tick and is central to our actions. Whether it\'s our employees, customers, or the citizens within the communities we serve, we have a lasting impact on their lives, and it is "why" we exist.

Our Values

Develop, Care, Achieve

In order to unite communities and improve lives we need a team of talented and dedicated individuals. Are you one of them? If so, we want to hear from you!

#INDLP

Powered by JazzHR

Van Kam Freightways