Mainstream Metals Inc.is a growth-oriented metal distribution and processing company in the Burlington, Ontario area, looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support our team !

This person will work closely with the sales department, operations and management in an administrative capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administrative processing of customer orders, includes coordination with vendors, sales staff, billing representatives, warehouse and shippers.
• Arranges shipment of requested items, goods or merchandise. Some background experience in purchasing, inventory control and transportation is needed.
• Requires strong computer skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Performs various office support services, including purchase orders, order entry, receiving, inventory control, quality, traceability and invoicing.
• Relieve management and sales of administrative detail.
• Handle all inquiries within his/her capacity.
• Arrange material testing at Canadian and U.S. testing labs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• An understanding of policies, procedures and language relevant to the steel industry
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the steel service center industry preferred
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Computerized accounting programs
• Accounts payable
• Office administration
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheet and word processing  programs at a highly proficient level
• Manage a number of requests and situations at one time
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

If you are interested in this amazing career opportunity, please apply directly to this ad with your resume and cover letter, outlining how you would benefit our already dynamic team !