Buyer/planner - Whitby, Canada - Precise Tool & Die Limited

Description

Precise Tool & Die Limited is looking for a Buyer/Planner to join our team

We are located in Whitby, minutes from the 401 and we are a global supplier to the automotive, consumer products, and defense industries.

We specialize in precision tooling, stampings, and assembled components.

This is a full-time, permanent day-shift position reporting to the General Manager.


Responsibilities:

• Purchase all production materials, supplies and services from suppliers on the approved vendor list and purchase all nonproduction items, as required;
• Negotiate vendor terms, pricing and delivery; reduce the purchase cost of inventory and outside services;
• Create purchase orders, obtain approvals, arrange transport and expedite any supply issues to ensure material is available to meet customers' requirements;
• Source new vendors and maintain the approved Vendor List (AVL) in conjunction with Quality and Engineering; source vendors for material and outside services for new product quotations;
• Monitor inventory to ensure only required inventory level is maintained;
• Organize yearend inventory count and reporting;
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records for material purchases;
• Source scrap metal dealer and manage the account including scrap pickups;
• Support the NCR system, troubleshoot supplier non conformances and provide root cause and corrective actions, as required;
• Plan and prepare Production and Tool Room Schedule to meet customer requirements;
• Prepare Production Work orders and close Production Work orders when complete;
• Monitor and follow up on variances in Production Work orders and WIP tracking.;
• Maintain customer's routing instructions, and NAFTA, Conflict Minerals and AALA certificates;
• Generate packing slips and prepare shipping waybills and export documentation, as required;
• Liaise with customers to support expedited customer requirements, as required;
• Act as ISO Auditor and participate in annual ISO audit;
• Participate in staff and team meetings, as required;
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned, as required.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• Education Required: APICS certification; University or college degree in an applicable field;
• Skills Required: ability to problem solve and facilitate continuous improvement; ability to read engineering drawings and specifications; strong organization skills and general knowledge of office procedures and practices;
• Communication: oral, written and presentation skills in English;
• Computer skills: experience with an integrated ERP system; experience with Office 365;
• Work experience: 3+ years in a manufacturing environment is preferred;
• Strong customer service orientation.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitby, ON L1N 2C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- purchasing: 3 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Association for Supply Chain Management Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location