Buyer Storekeeper

Lassonde; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Buyer-Storekeeper for its Toronto plant. The role involves managing spare parts inventory and collaborating with maintenance teams to optimize supply operations. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

A competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and career development.

Access to a group insurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions.

Telemedicine & employee and family assistance program.

Recognition & wellness programs for employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in supply chain/stock management.
• Knowledge of spare parts required.
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP of spare parts inventory.
• Supply consumables used by maintenance/operations.
• Track late/past due orders weekly.

Skills

Rigorous work ethic

Strong organizational skills

Initiative

Autonomy

Team spirit

Tools

Office Suite

Procurement software

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Indirect Purchasing, the Buyer-Storekeeper is responsible for supplying spare parts (including inventory), indirect supplies, and external labor for our Toronto and Calgary plants, following corporate contracts, agreements, and policies.

He/she collaborates with local maintenance teams and other departments (Quality, R&D, HR, etc.) to address daily needs and emergencies, with a focus on cost reduction.

Job advantages

• A competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and career development.
• Access to a group insurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions.
• Telemedicine & employee and family assistance program.
• Recognition & wellness programs for employees.

Key activities

• Manage MRP of spare parts inventory.
• Supply consumables used by maintenance/operations.
• Process one-time requests from departments.
• Follow up with requesters and suggest cost-effective alternatives.
• Track late/past due orders weekly.
• Update supplier information and associations.
• Source new supply options.
• Record receipts and dispatch goods.
• Verify order quantities and specifications upon delivery.
• Ensure stock compliance with specifications.
• Return nonconforming or broken goods and seek credits.
• Manage cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and conduct annual stock tracking.
• Standardize stock materials to avoid duplicates and reduce levels.
• Remove unwanted materials after equipment modifications and seek credits.
• Maintain organized storeroom.
• Analyze inventory and optimize turnover, reducing dead stock and slow movers.
• Approve new materials and initiate creation.
• Generate and analyze procurement and inventory KPIs.
• Participate in inventory management improvements at the corporate level.

Required training and experience

• Minimum 5 years in supply chain/stock management.
• Knowledge of spare parts.
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.
• Computer skills: Office Suite (especially Excel) and procurement software.

Skills sought

• Rigorous work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Initiative, autonomy, and team spirit.

Lassonde, all in good taste!

Working at Lassonde means being involved, meaningful work, and doing things right. We care for our people. Joining Lassonde offers a chance to be part of a Quebec-founded company with values like respect and integrity, a family spirit, and the opportunity to contribute to quality products. At Lassonde, anything is possible.