Stockkeeper / Buyer

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Stockkeeper/Buyer

**DEPARTMENT**:Transit

**POSTING NUMBER**:105589

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:40-hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

**LOCATION**:Transit Clark - 185 Clark Blvd.

**SALARY GRADE**:3

**STARTING SALARY**:$34.25 per hour

**JOB TYPE**:Union

**POSTING DATE**:November 16, 2023

**CLOSING DATE**:November 30, 2023

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance, the Stockkeeper/Buyer is responsible for the control and management of spare parts inventory and ensuring that the appropriate quantities of spare parts are available for the maintenance of Transit vehicles.
- Obtains quotations and procures and purchases bus repair parts and services from various suppliers.
- Organizes and maintains Transit stock room and issues parts to maintenance staff as required.
- Maintains Fleet Maintenance and inventory control systems, purchase requisition system and vehicle work orders.
- Assists in the research of new sources for acquisition of parts.
- Conducts inventory cycle counts.
- Conducts yearly physical inventory counts.
- Organize and update MSDS inventory and binders.
- Performs other similar and related duties to this position, as assigned.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
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**EDUCATION**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- Successful completion of an accredited course in Inventory management that is at least 56 hours in course duration and/or a minimum of three (3) years experience in heavy vehicle stock keeping.
- Sound knowledge of vehicle parts and their uses, and computerized stock keeping systems.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- Experience in purchasing and/or in expediting heavy-duty bus parts an asset.
- Computer proficiency and working knowledge of vehicle/maintenance management systems.
- A valid Ontario non-probationary class G driver’s licence, in good standing.
- Must meet the commercial driver’s license vision standards.
- A current forklift operator’s certificate, or the ability to obtain a forklift operator’s certificate.

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Good organizational and planning skills; good computer skills.
- Experience with Account Payable procedures, including invoicing and purchase orders.
- Able to work shifts and variable hours.
- Able to handle physical demands of the job.
- Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.

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- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Alternate formats will be provided upon request.**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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