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Purchasing/logistics Co-ordinator - Brechin, Canada - Tower Solutions Inc.
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Tower Solutions Inc.
Brechin, Canada
Verified Company
1 month ago
Description
PURCHASING/LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR POSITION
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
1.
Procurement Management:
- Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
- Source potential suppliers, obtain quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to ensure costeffective purchasing.
- Create purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, and verify the accuracy of order information.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory.
2.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking new vendor partnerships.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and reliability.
- Address and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise with suppliers.
3.
Logistic Coordination:
- Coordinate the movement of goods from suppliers to our organization's facilities, verifying container's content against packing lists and ensuring timely delivery.
- Arrange transportation, freight forwarding, and customs clearance to facilitate smooth inbound and outbound logistics.
- Track shipments and provide regular updates to internal parties.
4.
Inventory Control:
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize carrying costs.
- Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Reconcile inventory issues
5.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and uptodate records of procurement activities, supplier agreements, and logistics processes.
- Prepare reports and analyze data related to purchasing and logistics performance, identifying areas for improvement.
6.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing and logistics processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Implement best practices and suggest improvements to enhance overall supply chain operations.
7.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with various departments, including finance, production, and sales, to ensure alignment of purchasing and logistics activities with organizational goals.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Logistics, Business Administration, (or equivalent work experience 3+ years).
- Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics coordination.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software (i.e., Industrios,Excel, Office, Acrobat etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English (French and Spanish are not required but would be an asset).
- Detailoriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to read technical drawings in order to correctly identify subassemblies and components necessary to build final assemblies
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international shipping.
- Physically capable and willing to lend a helping hand in the shop if required.
- Exhibits a courteous and professional demeanor both within the organization and with customers/suppliers.
Salary:
$45,000.00-$56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brechin, ON L0K 1B0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- purchasing: 1 year (required)
Work Location:
In person