Inventory Control and Purchasing Specialist

ASSA ABLOY•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$65,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. Our products and solutions are used in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential areas. We believe that competent people are the basis of our continuous success. We are currently seeking an Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist to be based in our North York, Ontario location. As the Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels and controlling purchasing from multiple factories. This role is KPI-driven with a strong focus to identify and execute opportunities to optimize inventory turns and reduce cost while excelling with high fill rates. The role also requires a need for experience in importing product from overseas into Canada.

Requirements

Working knowledge of inventory management software within an ERP
Being able to work with custom product and re-work processes
Strong quantitative skills and ability to perform and create meaningful reports
Working knowledge of importing process from overseas into Canada
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
A sense of urgency and ability to deal with change and shifting demands within the business environment
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Develop and maintain effective relationships to provide value-added support services through inventory programs, processes, policies and initiatives
Prior experience working on project teams.
BSc/BA in business administration or logistics or relevant field
Progressive experience of 4-5 years’ experience as an Inventory Coordinator or similar position

Nice To Haves

Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM or CITT) are an asset

Responsibilities

Process PO orders with our suppliers as required
Manually review, receive and enter daily orders into the ERP, ensuring process is followed and executed
Oversee receipt entry of all purchase orders by addressing any exceptions that may arise during receiving activities
Complete all change orders and delivery expedite requests
Item maintenance: setting up new part numbers as required
Monitor deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory, and follow up on late shipments from factories overseas to receiving dock
Assist with all required stock adjustments, scrap product & obsolete items as assigned, along with month-end reporting activities and cycle counts
Monitor the levels of raw material to mitigate shortages
Monitor and adjust SOQ’s levels and make appropriate stocking decisions
Monitor and respond to changes in regional demand affecting inventory levels and service levels
Utilize reports, inventory applications and processes to achieve inventory availability and fill rate objectives
Review inventory performance, identifying root cause for stock outs and developing plans to close the gap
Maintain, monitor and action KPIs
Employ continuous improvement approaches to identify opportunities to reduce costs related to replenishment and inventory stocking practices
Identify and trouble-shoot products that are underperforming expected service levels and develop appropriate response plans
Work with Sales to generate forecast plans and provide slow moving inventory lists to sales
Organize, maintain, and keep track of materials, parts and for custom jobs, special work orders, finishing outside of the building and kit building
Special projects (i.e. master data setup, Bill of Materials projects, participate in ERP implementation)
Work with freight forwarders to obtain rates, book and follow shipments
Responsible for presenting vendor documentation to customs broker
Arrange delivery with local carrier for cleared shipments
Other responsibilities as required