PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

WGI Group•Guelph, ON

22d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Armtec Inc. is the largest manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions in Canada. The Procurement & Supply Chain (PSC) Coordinator, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, will be responsible for creating purchase orders and completing a variety of tactical and administrative work to support ongoing operations and production across Canada. The role will complete entry-level analysis for buying trends, sales records, and change impact analysis. The PSC Coordinator assists with inventory management across all commodities and regions. This position is on-site in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Requirements

Grade 12 high school, GED or equivalent mature student diploma.
Completion of post-secondary courses in supply chain, procurement or inventory management.
1-3 years related experience in an office or purchasing related work environment.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of production practices and operational requirements to ensure orderly inventories function.
Knowledge of internal accounting processes and requirements for invoicing and freight accrual purposes (i.e., to understand paper flow).
Intermediate computer skills (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, WERPs, Internet/Intranet).
Advanced communication and listening skills; both oral and written, to communicate clearly and persuasively. Able to attentively and actively listen and has patience to ask data-gathering questions to ensure understanding congruence.
Problem-solving skills to analyze inventory, make purchases, respond to internal and external customers.
Solid organizational, and time and priority management skills are needed to organize and plan workload priorities.
Embrace and demonstrate Company values.
Ability to excel as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a productive manner.
Works in a logical, systematic manner as required accomplishing day-to-day work activities.
Ability to foster effective relationships with internal and external customers.
A positive attitude where you are excited to take on new challenges with a "can-do" approach to business.

Nice To Haves

Fluent in French would be an asset

Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials, finished goods, specialized materials/parts/equipment and services, for consumption in manufacturing or direct sales to customers.
Inventory management activities (including but not limited to, creating/changing/executing on replenishment theory, forecasting, initiating transfers, tracking shipments, and optimizing stock levels).
PO reconciliation activities (expediting orders, prompt receivers to complete electronic transactions, and complete PO changes for 3-way match and pay).
Obtain quotes and pricing for the estimating department and customer service reps. Costing, lead times, and transportation costs provided by Purchasing, will be quoted to Armtec customers.
Evaluate the supply chain for risk related to the current economic environment, production constraints with suppliers, transportation delays, etc.
Create and maintain good working relationships that support the organization with the vendors.
Identify cost savings opportunities, through multi-quote activities.
Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers by responding to inquiries in a timely manner with accurate information.
Assist with training and ensure compliance to Company policy and procedure.