Inventory and Purchasing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Signature Supplements Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Purchasing & Supplier Management Program:_
- Purchase and track raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare purchase orders, review incoming orders and delivery schedules.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, and delivery.
- Calculate landed cost of materials with shipping charges and exchange rates.
- Negotiate and implement contracts with suppliers for optimal cost and delivery times.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production to maximize efficiency in purchasing and inventory control.
- Prevent supply shortages and manage unexpected material shortages.
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
- Set purchasing limits.
- Receiving & Material Storage:_
- Oversee the strategic layout of warehouse materials and ensure efficient material storage logistics to optimize operational efficiency.
- Maintain accuracy in material location, adhering to proper storage requirements and labeling standards.
- Contribute to updating, maintaining, and following department Standard Operating Procedures in alignment with Quality Assurance Programs.
- Inventory Management:_
- Prepare inventory reports.
- Understand how production worksheets are created for finished products.
- Plan, execute, and reconcile physical inventory counts.
- Develop and implement policy and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
- Develop and maintain inventory database for raw materials, stock, and supplies and monitor appropriate on-hand levels.
- Oversee non-inventory item management, flag discrepancies, and verify received items meet quality standards for efficient warehouse operations.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to determine internal strategies and monitor stock levels.
- Interdepartmental team support in training, troubleshooting, and verification.
- Provide recommendations on inventory management system improvements and contribute to system development and implementation.

**Requirements and Attributes**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business or related experience in purchasing and/or inventory control management, logistics, or supply chain required.
- Five years of purchase experience required.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when working with suppliers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as inventory software.
- Able to work effectively in fast-paced environment and prioritize competing tasks.
- Able to work independently, under mínimal supervision and as a team player.
- Maintain excellent attendance record.
- Able to pass criminal record check.

This is a full time (40 hours/week) permanent opportunity that offers a starting wage of $22 - $26/hour and upon a successful probationary period will be reviewed. Hours are 8am - 4pm with two (2) weeks’ vacation per year along with personal days, benefits after three months and group savings.

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live in the HRM and are you able to reliably commute to Burnside?

**Experience**:

- inventory management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person



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