Sherwood Electromotion Looking for Material Planner & Expediter at Concord, ON Full Time

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Job Duties

• Expedite receipt of components, assembly kits, subassemblies, assemblies as required by Production to complete Work on time, stay on schedule and meet deadlines.
• Contact Vendors on a daily basis to ensure timely delivery of Materials.
• Update Promise date in the system and continuously follow up with Vendors to ensure the shipments are made as per the promised date.
• All Line Items on Open Purchase orders have to be reviewed followed up with vendors and information from Vendors Updated in the system every week.
• Maintain constant contact with vendors, transporter, Custom Broker etc. while deliveries are in transit. Resolve any situations affecting arrival of parts to the plant on time.
• Notify all in a timely manner if a critical delivery is going to be late.
• Evaluate the situation and make adjustments in the procurement plan like procuring from alternate vendors, obtain approval for use of alternate materials, Processing concessions / Deviations for approval from Engineering / QA to meet the requirements of the production scheduler.
• Communicating with vendors to resolve issues affecting a purchase order.
• Track orders from placement through delivery and acceptance.
• Visit supplier facilities as required to monitor progress of Critical Components.
• Creating and issuing purchase orders for materials and services as required.
• Resolve and find solutions to vendor errors and any Quality issues of materials as they arise from time to time.
• Review/Analyze production schedule, inventory reports and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material ensuring Scheduler due dates are met
• Prioritize PO’s to support completion of Work orders as per scheduler want dates & Part Stopper reports.
• Facilitate movement of materials/ Kits from stores to Work Stations as required in the schedule.
• Coordinate with Stores in receiving shipments of materials in the system after ensuring parts are approved as per quality plan and specifications.
• Coordinate with Stores to pick & book parts for Work orders as material becomes available.
• Arrange to book the Incoming Materials / subassemblies to the right work orders ensuring proper functioning of Scheduler to complete Customer Orders.
• Coordinating with Buyers to assess reliability of vendors and identify solutions for ongoing problems.
• Coordinate with Supervisors, Lead Hands in Production, QA, Engineering, Sales & Shipping as required to take and provide feedback on material related issues affecting production and completion of Jobs as per Scheduler.
• Ensure updated Material status is available in the system for everyone to access.
• Review System bug Report for Purchasing Function on a daily basis and update system as required to ensure smooth functioning of the System.
• Performing other duties as allocated by the head of department.

Requirements

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering and Practical Industrial Experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 plus years experience as a buyer in an industrial procurement environment .
• Certification as a CPM, CSCP, APP, CPPB, CPPO, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing and industrial technical contracting techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and finance management.
• Excellent computer (MS Excel Outlook) and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to consistently represent the company in a professional manner.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP / MRP software systems and data entry.
• Sound judgment and shrewd decision making skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices and principles.
• Able to quickly calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
• Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.
• Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing materials, equipment, supplies, services, and other commodities.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanour.
• Strong customer service focus.

Job Type: Full-time

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