Procurement Expeditor / Forecaster

ALS; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance and wellness

Vacation benefits

Education or training support

Job summary

ALS Canada is seeking a Supply Chain/Procurement professional to support forecast-driven procurement, ensure timely delivery, and optimize supplier performance across locations. You will work closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager for Canada, and interact with operations, finance and management teams.

Key responsibilities include monitoring purchase orders, forecasting demand, adjusting stock levels, and reporting procurement KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 1–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience analyzing spend data and supporting sourcing or supplier management initiatives.
• Cross-functional collaboration with labs, operations, warehouse, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials, consumables, and equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and update delivery dates in the ERP system.
• Track shipments, backorders, and shortages and escalate supply risks.
• Analyze historical usage and forecast demand for short and long term planning.
• Support planning by adjusting safety stock and reorder points.
• Collaborate with labs, warehouse, and operations to validate demand needs.
• Maintain and report procurement KPIs (on-time delivery, backorder rates, forecast accuracy).
• Evaluate supplier performance and manage supporting documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Maintain audit documentation and ensure compliance with ISO/quality procedures.

Skills

Procurement processes

Data analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Communication

Expediting

Organization

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

About the Position

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The overall function of this position is to support ALS Canada’s supply chain operations function by ensuring materials arrive on time while proactively forecasting future demand. This role helps maintain reliable supply equipment and services across ALS Canada locations.

The role directly reports to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager for Canada and routinely interacts with operations, finance and other management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials, consumables, and equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status, resolve delays, and update accurate delivery dates in the ERP system.
• Track shipments, backorders, and shortages, escalating supply risks to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Analyze historical usage and operational demand to develop short and long-term forecasts.
• Support planning by identifying trends, adjusting safety stock levels, and recommending reorder points.
• Collaborate with laboratory, warehouse, and operations teams to validate demand needs and resolve receiving or delivery issues.
• Maintain and report procurement KPIs including on-time delivery, backorder rates, and forecast accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier performance (quality, pricing, delivery, compliance) and manage supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with labs, warehouse teams, and finance to ensure timely and accurate procurement activity.
• Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
• Maintain documentation required for audits (internal, external, ISO/quality).
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, lead times, supplier performance, and order management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting principles, including trend analysis and usage modeling.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other analytics tools is an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage urgent expediting tasks while balancing long-term forecasting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive mindset and confidence in making data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle competing priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (laboratory, industrial, or manufacturing environment preferred).
• Experience analyzing spend data and supporting sourcing or supplier management initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams including labs, operations, warehouse, and finance.
• Supply Chain or Procurement certification (SCMP, CPIM CPSM or similar) is an asset.

Our benefits include:

• An estimated hourly pay of $32.63 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.