Supply Chain Specialist

Overview : Are you looking to make a positive impact on climate change and be a leader in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry in Canada? Charge Solar is Canada’s largest solar, battery storage and EV charging solutions provider. Headquartered in Victoria BC, we provide products and engineering services to installers across the country. We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and support the continued growth of Charge Solar and the renewable energy industry. While future opportunities within the Supply Chain team or elsewhere in the organization may become available, continued employment beyond the contract term cannot be guaranteed. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of experienced solar professionals helping us make a positive impact on the environment and continue to transform the way electricity is generated in Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We hire based on talent and we’re excited to hear what you will bring to our team! Location : Primarily in office in either our Barrie, ON or Victoria, BC location. Reports to : VP, Operations Primary Outcome : Support Charge Solar's growth by ensuring inventory availability, supplier performance, and procurement activities are executed efficiently and accurately. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product availability, optimizing inventory levels, managing supplier relationships, and supporting a best-in-class customer experience through effective supply chain execution. Primary Responsibilities : Purchasing & Supply Chain Management - Create accurate and complete purchase orders, ensuring all required information is included, such as pricing, quantities, delivery requirements, supplier details, and supporting documentation. - Manage open purchase orders from issuance through delivery, proactively following up with suppliers on order status, lead times, shipment schedules, documentation, and delivery performance. - Coordinate and manage drop-ship orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery directly from suppliers to customer locations while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. - Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery issues, shortages, discrepancies, and urgent material requirements. - Obtain missing packing slips, proof of delivery documents, and supporting records required for invoice processing and payment. - Source and procure inventory, production materials, and operational supplies to support business requirements. - Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain optimal stock availability and prevent shortages. - Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and delivery expectations with suppliers. - Analyze sales trends, inventory levels and demand patterns to adjust purchasing strategies and optimize stock levels throughout seasonal fluctuations. - Identify excess, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory and support disposition and inventory reduction initiatives. Supplier Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that support service, quality and cost objectives. - Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, late deliveries, shortages and invoice discrepancies. - Analyze purchasing trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and inventory optimization. Quoting & Operational Support - Partner with Operational Peers to support inventory planning, stock transfers, replenishment strategies, and inventory accuracy initiatives. - Obtain supplier pricing, lead-time, and availability information for special-order and non-stock items. - Collabor…

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