Purchasing and Logistics Agent - Mississauga, Canada - Ennis Fabrics

Ennis Fabrics
Ennis Fabrics
Verified Company
Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Administration, Purchasing and Logistics Agent

Hours of work:
Monday - Friday, some overtime may be required

Status:
Full-time


Work Location:
Hybrid/Remote


Position Summary:


The Administration, Purchasing and Logistics Agent duties need to be performed with an emphasis on speed and accuracy, in a flexible work from home and/or office environment.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Follow orders, sample orders, quotes, inquiries through process. Includes receiving and managing PO's and shipments for vendors.
  • Weekly fabric, supplies, SPC fabric and flooring purchasing
  • Managing quotes, inquiries and follow up with assigned vendors, sales rep, and customer experience. Includes managing and updating all PO's and shipments.
  • Price comparison and updating vendor price lists.
  • Managing projections for ordering.
  • Analysis of business reporting and analytics for performance management.
  • Investigate and resolve problems, discrepancies and inquiries as well as all purchasing and vendor issues.
  • Learning product specifications, trends, and ordering lead times.
  • Back up for Logistics department vacations and absenteeism:
  • Creating paperwork for UPS and FedEx shipments, transborder shipment, daily sample shipment, air shipment, transfer trucks and stock transfers and any follow up that is needed.
  • Scheduling and creating labels for returns and pick up and requesting freight quotes.
  • Work closely with suppliers to develop a good working relationship, as required to resolve issues such as delayed orders, missing orders or orders not being filled by the supplier in a timely manner.
  • Perform administrative tasks with high speed and accuracy as required.
  • Learn and understand current Product Management processes and procedures and recommend improvements by replacing manual processes with technological solutions.
  • Work closely with team members, both internal and external, to resolve any questions in a collaborative manner.
  • Complete various ad hoc projects as required:
  • DQM and line review.
  • Provide feedback for the supplier performance review.
  • SPC Foam updates and closures memo.
  • Updating discontinued SKU's.
  • Stock adjustments for discontinued and damaged fabrics.
  • Overstock and damaged fabrics return and/or request credits.
  • Tracking China shipments and updating UFLPA template.
  • Weekly Product Management meetings.
  • On going Logistics training and meetings.
  • Assist in training new hires.

Requirements:


  • Strong computer and excel skills to extract information.
  • Advanced administration and data entry.
  • Team player and able to help the team when required.
  • Fast alphanumeric wpm with high accuracy.
  • Strong analytical experience, reporting, documentation, and problemsolving skills.
  • Effective communicator with good written and verbal skills.


  • Intermediate

  • Advanced Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Strong analytical/computer skillsadvanced Excel skills (extensive experience with pivot tables and Macros), ERP systems and the ability to extract information into user friendly formats.

Proven Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:


  • Strong attention to detail with a healthy dose of curiosity and determination to identify and resolve issues.
  • Manage and analysis of business reporting and analytics for performance management.
  • Driven, selfmotivated, fast learner and results oriented.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within deadlines.
  • Present analysis results in a clear and concise format with a focus on findings resulting in the ability to sales strategy.
  • Administrative tasks performed with high levels of speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Fast learner.
  • High levels of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Team player.

Working Conditions:


  • Hybrid or remote work environment
  • Overtime as required.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Are you used to working in a fast paced environment?
  • Are you able to work with mínimal supervision?
  • Are you comfortable typing 4050 WPM?
  • Please explain in detail your experience in Microsoft Excel? (pivot table, macros, report creations, IF functionalities, etc)
  • Do you have a sense of humor?
  • What are your salary expectations?
  • Are you comfortable with taking calculated risks once you have been fully trained in your role.
  • Our head office location is ST, Edmonton AB. If living in Edmonton are you ok with it being a hybrid position?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5T 2N3