MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing

Assist in the development of strategic purchasing programs that consolidate company spending.
Develop and maintain effective vendor relations to assist in purchasing effectively.
Run inventory reports, take special order requests and consult with departments, then analyze requests, determine quantities needed for all branches.
Meet with sales people to determine product needs, pricing, delivery, etc.
Create RFQ’s as required.
Purchase the right quality and quantity goods at the right time and price from best source.
Generate and send purchase orders utilizing ERP software (Accpac).
Expedite purchase orders with vendors.
Monitor price increases and advise as necessary.
Resolve receiving and supplier invoice discrepancies.
Review supplier shipping errors and determine appropriate action.
Assist Accounting with any quantity or pricing discrepancies between packing slips and purchase orders as needed.
Process returns to vendors as needed.
Generate analytical inventory reports as needed.
Assist in cross border freight and customs brokerage issues as they happen.
Monitor ship dates, track outstanding orders for shipping issues, resolve problems and disputes that arise.
Determine best carrier for goods purchased and arrange shipping.
Assist in creating procedure and process in inventory control and manufacturing.

Logistics & Transportation

Assist VP in Negotiating preferential rates and authorize contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs for all incoming and outgoing shipments
Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs
Address activities in customer service, warehousing, inventory, transportation, materials handling, and strategic planning
Develop the internal logistics strategy for the organization
Develop and communicate transportation policies and procedures
Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance – CBSA Canadian Border Services Agency
Monitor operations to ensure that staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, and government regulations
Manage, and resolve all issues that arise with CBSA – Canada customs for importing and exporting of goods.
Identify and manage risk within the logistics activities
Stay informed of logistics technology advances, and apply the appropriate technology in order to improve logistics processes
Establish key performance indicators, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals
Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans
Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
File, monitor and resolve freight claims as required

DAILY:

Monitor stock levels
Create purchase orders from special order forms and inventory reports as needed.
Purchase for projects as required
Sort, organize and maintain special order forms as they arrive.
Review item analysis reports; determine the proper quantities and items to purchase for all branches
Receive and submit for data entry pricing and ETA’s from purchase orders submitted.
Take and process orders submitted by Ticketing System from branches to order in product.
Research and correct pricing issues
Assist with any branch concerns or issues that arise, ordering parts, freight concerns.

ONGOING:

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Purchasing
Proficient computer skills including Internet and Excel
Experience in data entry
Excellent keyboarding skills is a must
Sage 300 (Accpac) or equivalent experience, but not necessary
Knowledge of shipping and receiving and related Canada, US International customs procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: One location

Pumps & Pressure Inc. Looking for Purchaser / Logistics Specialist at Red Deer, AB Full Time

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