Warehouse Supervisor

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

The Receiving Supervisor oversees and ensures the efficient operation of the Receiving Department. This includes managing the team responsible for receiving vendor products, unloading shipments, and inspecting incoming materials to verify quality and quantity. The supervisor also ensures accurate put‑away of products into designated locations. They are responsible for investigating and resolving product or process discrepancies to maintain a smooth, streamlined flow of materials entering the warehouse. The role also includes assigned housekeeping duties and any additional tasks delegated by the Warehouse Manager.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives within receiving
• Troubleshoot purchasing, supplier, delayed shipment, and urgent PO issues.
• Manage, track, and receive inbound shipments; inspect for accuracy, quality, and quantity.
• Document quality issues, discrepancies, and internal error reports; communicate to Purchasing and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Inventory, and Expediting teams to resolve product and PO issues promptly.
• Scan shipments and transfers; maintain accurate receiving logs and audit-compliant documentation.
• Complete and submit receiving paperwork accurately and on time, and maintain reports, forms, and inventory of warehouse supplies.
• Act as the primary contact for inbound requests and manage delivery appointments.
• Oversee loading/unloading, dock preparation, offloading coordination, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Enforce all health, safety, and regulatory requirements; promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure proper PPE use and safe, certified operation of material handling equipment (MHE).
• Conduct routine safety inspections; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate delivery flow: direct drivers, assign docks/staging, verify trailer securement, and communicate site rules.
• Monitor yard and dock activity to ensure safe, efficient movement and maintain clear aisles, exits, and access points.
• Any other tasks assigned by Management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years warehouse experience
• MHE license and experience 3-5 years
• Comfortable using ERP (Epicor Eclipse experience would be an asset) 
• Comfortable using Microsoft Apps (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 Lbs and able to bend, crouch, and kneel for long periods of time
• Excellent communication, organization, multitasking & prioritization skills

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media: 

Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. 

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.