Buyer/planner

This position is responsible for purchasing inventory and non-stock products from global sources while building relationships with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of products. Support the New Products Development Process and Cost Accounting function. Manage system data integrity for the products procured.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Respond to MRP messages to support planned service and inventory levels. This includes cutting new PO's and expediting or deferring existing PO's.
- Negotiate pricing, leadtimes and order quantities with suppliers, both existing and new.
- Maintain Master Data settings in ERP system to ensure data integrity and consistency in MRP messages, including pricing, vendor cross references, order multiples, safety stock etc.
- Responsible for the supply of raw materials to support the production schedule.
- Ensure new products are implemented efficiently and meet profit expectations. Ensure discontinued products are phased out with mínimal OSMI.
- Participate in the Tactical S&OP, New Products, and Customer Specials meetings along with seasonal program and planning meetings as required.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new software or processes to support the position.

**Requirements**:
Education: College Diploma (2 or 3 Year Program)

Certifications: CPIM; CCSP

Years of Experience: 3-6 years
- Frequent use of courtesy and tact in conveying information.
- Frequent use of discretion in conveying information due to its sensitivity or confidentiality.
- Use persuasion to convince others to buy or change a process or opinion.
- Frequently involved in negotiations.
- Resolve problems while maintaining a level of respect for the interests of the parties involved.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively across all functions with the company at the local and corporate level
- Many of the processes and procedures are already in place, but there may be innovation and creativity skills needed to complete routine tasks and to streamline work processes.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Focus on accuracy.
- Able to respond to and manage time pressures.
- Able to identify and manage quality expectations.
- Able to prioritize multiple or conflicting demands.
- Acknowledge lack of control over outcomes.
- Able to navigate unpleasant customer or supplier interactions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
A COVID-19 Safety Policy is in place.