Buyer, Manufacturing

**Primary Purpose**: The Buyer is responsible for the execution and efficient replenishment of inventory to meet forecasted customer demand and optimal inventory levels.

**Essential Job Functions**:

- Review replenishment suggestions and execute purchase orders for the manufacturing plant, ensuring timely processing to meet optimal stock levels and demand including non-inventory purchases (office supplies etc.)
- Collaborate with suppliers to maintain purchase order status, track shipments, and resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate any supply chain issues, inventory shortages, or extended lead times to Purchasing Manager.
- Continuously monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and avoid stock-outs or excess inventory.
- Collaborate with Purchasing Supervisor, production teams, and suppliers to manage lead times and minimize supply chain disruptions.
- Review all transfer order requests at the plant, and using parameters set out by Purchasing Manager, communicate fulfillment approvals to the shipping location as well as the receiving location.
- Process all purchase orders to ATI including distribution consumables.
- Assist in managing stockroom operations, specifically related to Fastenal inventory management.
- Monitor stock levels, conduct regular stock counts, and initiate replenishment orders to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Collaborate with the stockroom team to optimize inventory organization and storage practices.
- Process KANBAN purchasing for filter and sheet metal components.
- Set up and maintain KANBAN cards, monitor consumption rates, and initiate replenishment orders based on KANBAN signals.
- Collaborate with purchasing supervisor to establish and maintain efficient KANBAN processes.
- Manage sheet metal replenishment process, including monitoring stock levels, initiating purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by Company management. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions._

**Education and Work Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Strong understanding of replenishment planning, inventory management, and purchasing principles.
- Proficient in using inventory management software and ERP systems.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Knowledge of sheet metal and filter components is a plus.
- **Physical Demands and Working Conditions**:This role is mostly performed at a workstation using a computer. Low to moderate noise level.
- _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

**Benefits & Perks**:
We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, plus a full set of benefits, including:

- Company paid benefits program which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee-paid Long Term Disability coverage.
- RRSP match program, employee discounts, and company events.

**Medical Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

**Flexible Language Requirement**:

- French not required

**Schedule**:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Supplemental pay types**:

- Bonus pay