PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize purchasing reports to monitor inventory quantities and purchase relevant products when required
- Accurately prepare and provide purchase orders to suppliers to optimize customer inventory availability.
- Create and place purchase orders for large monthly stock orders to capitalize on available price rebates, as available and as required.
- Update purchase orders, using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, regarding changes to deliveries in a timely fashion, based on vendor confirmations.
- Provide vendor pricing and product availability to CSRs on which they are not able to acquire it directly from the vendor.
- Follow-up with suppliers to confirm and ensure timely delivery of goods, as required.
- Assist in the return of no-moving inventory to vendors as part of the annual return process.
- Assist in the reallocation of slow/no-moving inventory between appropriate CB locations to increase efficient stocking and product availability for customers.
- Collaborate with internal partners (i.e. DCs and Accounts Payable) to inquire and follow-up on missing items to minimize delays in product delivery and payment.
- Complete region-specific tasks and operations as required (i.e., training of new employees in Procurement and Central Warehouse).
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
The following skills, knowledge, experience, attitudes & attributes are required to perform this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective problem-solving skills/abilities
- Evidence-based decision-making skills
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proficiency in English is required, bilingual in French is an asset
- Prior purchasing experience is an asset
- High school or post-secondary education with a focus on purchasing or customer service; or equivalent working experience
- Prior experience in purchasing and/or inventory management preferred
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task
Attitudes & Attributes:
- Active listening
- Detail/task oriented
- Team-focused; with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others
- Able to work independently with limited supervision
- Socially adaptable; able to speak to others on their level
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Curiosity
- Self-Awareness and Personal Development
- Ability to work in stressful situations and stay composed
- Exhibits high integrity and trustworthiness
- High resilience: able to remain composed in stressful situations, and deliver under pressure
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The following performance measures (i.e. KPIs) will be used to measure successful performance against established benchmarks.
- 100% ISO audit success by no repeat incidents reported
- Customer requirements purchased in a timely manner
- Review and update of late purchase orders daily
- Follow up with suppliers to get confirmation of PO receipt daily
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The following list identifies the key relationships on which this role has direct influence upon or association with.
- Vendors
- CB Sales team (CSRs, Operation Managers, Sales Managers)
- Shippers/Receivers
- Data Management Team
- Accounts Payable
- Supplier Relationship Tea
- Distribution Centre (DC) Teams
- Procurement Team
- Supply Chain Team
CB CULTURE REQUIREMENTS
- Dedicated to making sound, evidence-based decisions, with a focus on what is best for CB.
- Committed to creating win/win/win relationships and co-creating solutions collaboratively.
- Drive and own my continuous personal and professional development; and actively solicit constructive feedback.
- Diligently follow, and seek to improve, organizational processes and procedures, with care (action).
- Accept accountability for achieving performance targets and KPIs.
- Conduct myself with respect, dignity, and integrity; and own my own thoughts, emotions and actions.
- Remain mindful of my judgements and treat myself and others with empathy (feeling), compassion, and respect.
We appreciate your interest in exploring new opportunities within the Canadian Bearings team.