Critical Parts Sourcing Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Share Purchase plan (employer

3 weeks' vacation to start (plus flex

Job summary

Finning International Inc. is seeking a procurement specialist for its OEM Remanufacturing facility in Edmonton. You will manage end-to-end procurement, order parts from suppliers and expedite to meet customer delivery requirements.

The role focuses on improving fill rates, reducing downtime, and coordinating with Caterpillar, CRCs, and internal teams. Experience with Lawson MRP and strong Excel skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in service or parts; Cat product knowledge.
• 0–2 years related experience or acceptable combination of education and work experience.
• Experience with Lawson system/MRP is an asset.
• Exposure to transportation, logistics, warehousing and distribution, contracts management, sourcing and category management.
• Excellent communication, analytical skills, and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and organizational abilities.
• End-to-end supply chain experience in heavy equipment/retail sectors preferred, including S&OP and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Order product from suppliers, Caterpillar and Cat Reman, to fulfill customer delivery requirements.
• Decide which cores to rebuild, prioritize work in progress and follow up on rebuild orders.
• Create Purchase Orders aligned with supply/inventory needs when cores are required.
• Monitor stock, consolidate emergency orders and replenish parts inventory to meet demand.
• Expedite emergency orders and WIP while considering vendor cut times and in-transit times.
• Follow up with customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with planners, supply chain teams and cross-functional groups to improve performance.
• Provide backup to other buyers during vacation, travel or high-volume periods.

Skills

Cat product knowledge

MS Office/Excel

Vendor coordination

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Lawson MRP

Job description

Company

O.E.M. Remanufacturing Company Inc.

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent Position

Overview

This position is responsible for a variety of components ordering, coordination and expediting duties in a fast paced environment. This position also manages end-to-end procurement functions (includes buying and expediting) within the Exchange Program to improve fill rates/parts availability and reduce costs/down-time for Finning and its Customers through effective use of system (Lawson MRP), processes and people (Caterpillar/internal relations) as well Component Rebuild Centers, both internal and external.

Job Description

• Order product from suppliers, Caterpillar and Cat Reman, and Component Rebuild Centers (CRCs) to fulfill customer delivery requirement
• Decide what cores needs to be rebuilt, define priorities of the work in progress and follow up rebuild orders to fulfill customer demand
• Purchase Order Creation in alignment with supply/inventory needs when component seeds are required
• Monitor stock and consolidate emergency orders to replenish parts inventory, fill customer backorders, or supplement stock in supply constrained situations and maintain accurate records and parts tracking/order systems
• Expedite purchase emergency orders and work in progress orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need; while considering vendor cut times, transportation alternatives, in-transit times, freight rates and vendor policies
• Follow-up with customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, and quality issues.
• Recognize and investigate problems with the inventory (i.e. inefficient processes or system settings/parameters), make recommendations to rectify
• Support customer facing planners and Finning departments to improve knowledge, understanding of rebuild 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
• Minimum 0 - 2 years related experience or acceptable combination of education and work experience
• 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
• Great attitude to get work done and support Customer demand
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Team player
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications, advanced level in excel and internal systems
• Understands and adheres to Finning policies and procedures, including safety
• Thorough knowledge of buying and expediting activities
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of broad or deep experiences in end-to-end supply chain management within heavy equipment, automotive, utilities, mining, parts or retail industry would be preferred; Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in Sales & Operations Planning (forecasting), inventory management and procurement operations is required to optimize parts supply chain
• Knowledge and awareness of functional interdependencies

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
• 3 weeks' vacation to start (plus flex time)

Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing facility

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.