Buyer

Traka (Assa Abloy); Canada; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordock Inc., part of the ASSA ABLOY group, seeks a Buyer to stabilize supply chain operations and ensure inventory meets production lead times. You will partner with operations to optimize materials, lead times, and costs while improving processes and tools.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in supply chain planning, make-to-stock and make-to-order experience, and strong analytical, organizational, and Excel skills. ERP LN experience is a plus. Salary range CAD 64,000–75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; 3–5 years of supply chain planning experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to draw information from multiple sources and provide recommendations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing needs and generate or release orders to meet customer and forecast demand; issue PO requests and track receipt.
• Track, monitor and expedite part shortages; report delivery reliability misses and impact on production.
• Coordinate with Planning Manager and Engineering/Quality to resolve material issues and quality problems.
• Execute purchase orders across multiple commodities; manage supplier performance and inventory turns KPI.
• Support outsourcing for special requirements and maintain shop tooling supplies; back-up for serial number creation for equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Excel skills

ERP experience (LN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP LN

Job description

Nordock Inc. a manufacturer of loading dock equipment in the Entrance Systems Divison of ASSA ABLOY is currently looking for a Buyer. The Buyer is a key role in the strategic plan to ensure supply chain operations are stable and inventory levels are adequate to meet production lead-times. The BUYER will have exceptional knowledge and insight into the production plan and will partner with operations personnel to meet or exceed customer expectations. An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity.

• Review manufacturing needs and generate or release orders to meet customer and forecast demand requirements and inventory plan Issues all purchase order requests, tracks receipt, expedites and resolves issues.
• Track, monitor and expedite part shortages.
• Integrates internal protocals (eg. Just-in-time, Kanban) with vendor - and customer- related processes.
• Follows up on goods receipts transaction discrepencies Evaluate and report delivery reliability misses and update production for potential impacts Working with the Planning Manager to deal with Quality and Engineering departments to resolve quality and rejected material problems.
• Executes purchase orders for a range of commodities Responsible to support vendor service levels, cost, and inventory turns KPI's for the facility Manage service providers to site and issue PO's for required work Manage in house shop supplies and look for opportunities for cost savings Purchasing of unique project related items Coordinate special requirements for outsourcing in support of master planner Maintain tooling supplies for shop equipment and look for opportunities for savings Back-up for serial number creation for equipment

• Bachelor's degree in business or experience in a related field 3-5 years Supply Chain Planning experience, make-to-stock and make-to-order experience preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to draw information from various sources, analyze, and provide recommendations Strong planning and organizational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) Proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent Excel skills Self starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities ERP experience (LN is a plus) Able to work independently with little supervison and/or in a team environment

Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year ( CAD )

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.