Purchaser Inventory Control Specialist

**Branch Purchaser and Inventory Control Specialist**

**Alliance Door Products** of **Winnipeg, MB** is currently hiring for an experienced **full-time Branch Purchaser & Inventory Control Specialist**. This role is responsible in assisting the Sales and Operations Team through accurate and timely processing of all special-order materials and communicates with the appropriate parties any changes or issues that arise. They will also assist the Corporate Purchaser by purchasing specific inventory items as directed, support Inventory Control, and understand those roles and responsibilities.

This position works **Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. **Compensation is based on experience.

In addition to **competitive pay** and our **exceptional culture**, we offer the following benefits and perks:

- Extended medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- An employee referral bonus program
- Career growth potential
- Staff events

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**_ Branch Purchaser Responsibilities:_**
- Provide transactional buying, expediting and negotiation services for all branch operational supplies and service that are not covered under corporate resale buying agreements
- Review purchase requirements for inventory replenishment and select contract/supplier to fill those requirements in accordance with defined corporate strategies and existing agreements
- Screen, short list, and select potential suppliers through a RFP (Request for Proposal) process
- Continuously track supplier performance at the branch level per defined performance targets and metrics
- Initiate and conduct supplier interviews, performance evaluations, and supplier audits
- Record the strategic financial savings and results achieved
- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement issues or modifications from original requests and provide support/guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
- Work with stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues related to invoice and delivery lead-time performance
- Work with vendors to resolve shipment discrepancies and quality issues

**_ Inventory Control Specialist Responsibilities:_**
- Perform cycle counts as needed to help reduce customer back-orders and stock outs. Ensure that proper branch level approvals are in place and confirmed in writing
- Perform bi-annual inventory audits
- Perform inventory adjustments upon approval by the Director of Operations
- Identify and lead the efforts to eliminate slow turning or dead stock product in the most cost-effective manner. Ensure that proper branch level and corporate approvals are in place and confirmed in writing
- Lead change in the warehouse and shop to ensure inventory is stored effectively and well organized
- Provide inter-company transfer assistance and services to the Sales Team
- Complete weekly supplies count and update inventory accordingly
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships. Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work climate that supports our values and enables team members to develop professionally as we successfully meet customers' needs.

**REQUIREMENTS FOR A PURCHASER & INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST**
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with ERP system, software navigation and data entry **an asset**:

- Knowledge of door products and services **preferred**, but not an asset
- Evident attitude of customer service and desire to build teamwork and support team members
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to verbalize improvement ideas and concerns
- Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- A team player with drive for continuous improvement

**ABOUT ALLIANCE DOOR PRODUCTS CANADA**

With several locations across Canada and the US, we are a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial doors. We strive to be honorable in all we do, help others, pursue excellence, and grow profitably. Every day, we ensure that we are providing the building materials market with door and millwork products of the highest quality. We are responsive, efficient, and prompt in our services and always make sure that our customers have the greatest potential for profit. We value respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and great attention to the quality of our products.

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