CAT Parts Sourcing Coordinator

Finning International Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking a temporary (6-12 months) Supply Chain Buyer to source CAT parts, optimize inventory, and support exceptional customer service. You will make strategic purchasing decisions balancing urgency, inventory, cost and lead times, collaborating with branches and cross-functional teams.

You will analyze data to improve sourcing, maintain data integrity, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• CAT product knowledge or experience in Finning Parts Department roles is valuable.
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• Experience with Lawson/MRP is an asset.
• Experience or exposure to Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, Contracts Management, Sourcing/Category Management, Master Data Management would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Order CAT products to fulfill delivery requirements with optimized sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with branch stakeholders to optimize stocking decisions respecting customer needs and urgency.
• Generate and share procurement reports highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Follow up with internal customers on delays, errors, and quality issues related to orders.
• Investigate inventory issues and propose process or system parameter improvements.
• Regularly review and clean up Infor and PartViz records to ensure data accuracy.
• Enter and update data in the ERP system as required.
• Execute tasks via the supply chain ticketing tool promptly and accurately.
• Support branches and departments to improve knowledge of parts procedures and performance.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planners, Supervisors, and cross-functional groups to develop solutions and improve supply chain performance.
• Provide backup to other buyers during vacations, travel, or high-volume periods.

Skills

CAT parts knowledge

Operations/supply chain background

Lawson MRP experience

Transportation & logistics

Excel (advanced)

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Lawson ERP

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Position Overview: Play a key role in keeping Finning’s parts supply chain moving efficiently by sourcing CAT parts, optimizing inventory, and supporting exceptional customer service. In this role, you will make strategic purchasing decisions that balance customer urgency, inventory investment, cost, and lead times to ensure parts are available when and where they are needed. Working closely with branches, inventory planners, and cross-functional teams, you'll use data, analytics, and supply chain expertise to improve sourcing decisions, maintain data integrity, identify process improvements, and enhance overall supply chain performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Contract Type

Temporary, 6-12 months

Location

Edmonton, AB

Schedule

Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week

Job Description

• Order product from CAT to fulfill customer delivery requirement making optimized sourcing decisions by also evaluating internal inventory availability to ensure working capital is optimized while also taking into consideration lead time requirements.
• Directly collaborating with branch stakeholders to recommend optimized stocking decisions while also understanding pertinent customer requirements and urgency.
• Generate and distribute procurement reports to management, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Follow-up with internal customers regarding delays, errors, and quality issues related to their orders.
• Recognize and investigate problems with the inventory (i.e. inefficient processes or system settings/parameters), make recommendations to rectify.
• Record cleanup: Regularly review and clean up Infor, PartViz, etc.. records to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Enter and update data in the company's ERP system as required.
• Execute tasks assigned via the supply chain ticketing tool in a prompt, professional and accurate manner.
• Support branches and Finning departments to improve knowledge, understanding of parts procedures and performance to improve overall supply chain effectiveness
• Collaborate with Inventory Planners, Supervisors, Supply Chain group, Branches and cross-functional groups within company to identify and mitigate the issues proactively, performance drivers and limitations, develop solutions and continuously improve the performance of our supply chain.
• Provide backup to other buyers/roles during vacation, travel, or high volume periods

Qualifications

• Experience in service, or parts, CAT product knowledge; Experience in Finning Parts Department roles, including warehouse, front counter and inventory control will be of significant value
• The successful candidate will have a post-secondary education - Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or equivalent experience in a related field
• Experience with Lawson system/MRP is an asset
• Experience or exposure to Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, Contracts Management, Sourcing and Category Management, Master Data Management would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office applications and advanced level in excel

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.