Purchasing / Inventory Coordinator

FLOFORM; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian countertop provider in Winnipeg is seeking a full-time Purchasing/Inventory Coordinator. The role involves managing inventory levels, conducting inventories, and developing purchasing policies. Qualified candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company offers medical benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Paid sick days

Medical and Dental Benefits

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Familiarity with laminate products is an asset.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Conduct regular inventories and maintain records.
• Assist in the development of purchasing policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position at FloForm Countertops

Required immediately, our local Winnipeg Branch is seeking a Full Time PURCHASING / INVENTORY COORDINATOR.

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 17 Showrooms and 8 fabricating facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, and directs the purchasing activities; establishes policies and procedures for the buying of supplies, materials, equipment, and services; oversees mail and courier functions; and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages and maintains appropriate inventory levels to maintain production.
• Conducts regular inventories, maintains records and provides reports as required.
• Aids in development / purchasing policies and procedures of laminate product.
• Creates, prints and issues purchase orders from laminate.
• Assigns completion dates to production orders.
• Interprets and applies policies pertaining to procurement of laminate product.
• Manages all laminate claims and warranties and ensures quality control standards are met.
• Assists internal staff with questions related to laminate products purchased or availability of laminate product.
• Investigates and resolves internal complaints on laminate product quality.
• Responds to inquiries from dealers, suppliers, sales staff, production staff, finance, etc.
• Evaluates vendor performance.
• Corresponds with vendors and departments.
• Files POs, pick tickets, adjustments, reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Familiarity and knowledge of laminate product is an asset.
• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with diplomacy and respect.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Wage depending on experience.
• Paid sick days.
• Medical and Dental Benefits.
• RRSP matching.

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our Customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”