- Job Summary*
Coordinate and manage all activities of the purchasing process, including creating purchase orders, monitoring transportation, invoice creation and follow-through. Analyze and monitor internal, economic, and consumer trends to forecast sales and inventory. Conduct administrative and support activities to keep the purchasing department running efficiently. Share in the responsibility of the following:
- General Description*
- Track and maintain computerized record of purchases, including quantities ordered and received, shipping information, and costs associated with purchases.
- Check deliveries against purchase orders to ensure that all materials have arrived intact and in the ordered quantity. Deliver regular purchase order reports to management.
- Update inventory items in master file.
- Contact vendors to follow up on late or missing shipments or to report any back-orders or damaged goods.
- Monitor and analyze purchasing data and the company’s inventory levels to determine when new purchases should be scheduled.
- Answer phones for stock checks and receiving / shipping status.
- Ensure a safe, supportive and productive work environment.
- Support, promote and contribute to the continuous improvement of Kartners BathroomAccessories business operations and relationships;
- Requirements*
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role
- Experience within a distribution environment
- Solid judgement along with decision making skills
- Proven math skills to ensure that cost calculations are correct and that purchase orders and inventory counts are accurate. Excel – minimum level Intermediate
- Fluent in English and Mandarin both verbal and written
- Qualifications *
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with purchasing and the logistics associated with vendors in Canada, the US and Asia
- Strong attention to detail
- Familiar with ERP systems and production planning
- Comprehensive proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Expected start date: 2020-11-16
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all WorksafeBC protocols including masks, hand sanitizer and safe distancing between work stations
Experience:
- Purchasing or procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
- distribution environment: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- North Vancouver, BC (Preferred)
Language:
- English & Mandarin (Required)
Work remotely:
- No