Purchaser and Logistics Specialist - Langley, Canada - Connexus Industries Inc.
Description
With stocking service centers located in all corners of North America, and distribution partners worldwide, Connexus Industries is a leading provider of chain and industrial manufacturing solutions.
We aregrowing and hiring a Purchaser and Logistics Specialist to source and negotiate with suppliers and manage inventory and logistics to support our industrial chain, laser, and metal detector manufacturing operations
Responsibilities include:
- Analyze procurement requirements, prepare, and issue purchase orders, and monitor for timely delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts, assess performance, and develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Correspond with vendors for RFQ's, ETA's and advise sales in a timely manner.
- Monitor/maintain inventory levels including consignment stock levels at overseas factories.
- Coordinate annual inventory count data input, recounts, adjustments.
- Coordinate and manage shipping and freight, including carrier selection, rate negotiation, and shipment tracking.
- Prepare and issue shipping documents, such as POs for freight and brokerage, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and export/import documentation.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and hazardous materials handling procedures.
- Liaise with customs brokers for expediting of import/export shipments.
- Process documents for received Purchase Orders, including determining landed cost.
- Coordinate with crossfunctional teams, suppliers, and vendors.
- Other duties as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or Degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- APICS, CLTD, CPIM, or other certification or working towards one.
- Experience in procurement and logistics roles, preferably in industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with supply chain regulations and industry standards.
- 2 plus years' international inbound and outbound shipping experience, including US shipping documentation.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of inventory management practices.
- Experience with ERP/MRP software, and Excel.
- Detailoriented with strong organizational skills.
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