Buyer 1 - Full Time - Temporary

7 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Finning Canada Full time

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Temporary

Position Overview:
Responsible for a variety of parts ordering and expediting duties in a fast paced environment. Manage end-to-end procurement functions (includes buying and expediting) within the assigned industry to improve fill rates/parts availability and reduce costs/down-time for Finning and its Customers through effective use of system (Lawson MRP), processes and people (Caterpillar/internal relations).

**Job Description**:

- Order product from Caterpillar and Non-Cat suppliers to fulfill customer delivery requirement. Purchase Order Creation in alignment with supply/inventory needs
- Monitor stock and consolidate emergency orders to replenish parts inventory, fill customer backorders, or supplement stock in supply constrained situations and maintain accurate records and parts tracking/order systems
- Expedite emergency orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need; while considering vendor cut times, transportation alternatives, in-transit times, freight rates and vendor policies
- Follow-up with customers and vendors regarding delays, errors, and quality issues. Recognize and investigate problems with the inventory (i.e. inefficient processes or system settings/parameters), make recommendations to rectify
- Support branches and Finning departments to improve knowledge, understanding of parts procedures and performance to improve overall supply chain effectiveness
- Collaborate with Inventory Planners, Supervisors, Supply Chain group, Branches and cross-functional groups within company to identify and mitigate the issues proactively, performance drivers and limitations, develop solutions and continuously improve the performance of our supply chain
- Provide backup to other buyers/roles during vacation, travel, or high volume periods

Specific Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent team player and will possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Customer focus
- Problem Solving - Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
- Attention to Detail - Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and provide necessary support
- Going the extra mile to get the job done

Knowledge:

- Understands and adheres to Finning policies and procedures, including safety.
- Thorough knowledge of Buying and Expediting activities
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of broad or deep experiences in end-to-end supply chain management within heavy equipment, automotive, utilities, mining, parts or retail industry would be preferred; Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in Sales & Operations Planning (forecasting), inventory management and procurement operations is required to optimize parts supply chain
- Knowledge and awareness of functional interdependencies

**Experience**:

- Experience in service, or parts, Cat product knowledge; Experience in Finning Parts Department roles, including warehouse, front counter and inventory control will be of significant value
- Experience with Lawson system/MRP is an asset
- Experience or exposure to Transportation and Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution, Contracts Management, Sourcing and Category Management, Master Data Management would be an asset

Accountability:

- Accountable for parts procurement operations (includes buying and expediting) and improving performance in assigned major warehouses (includes turns, fill rate, emergency costs, on-time delivery from CAT)
- Providing day to day support and leadership to direct reports
- Responsible for consistent adherence to planning/procurement processes throughout team
- Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective relationships with internal departments and staff while maintaining confidentiality

Note: This position is for a special project and will have a term of 8 months.


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