Operational Buyer/trr

**A little bit about us**As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Alpo ®, Beneful ®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

**Position Snapshot**:
Business areas: Purina Canada

Job title: TRR/Buyer

Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada

Grade:13

**Position Summary**:
The primary purpose of the TRR/Buyer is responsible for freight and traffic coordination, purchasing and invoice processing for the Caledonia DC.

**A day in the life of...**:

- Schedules and coordinates all inbound and outbound freight and traffic.
- Ensures efficient and effective logistics relating to importing products.
- Processes invoices for all freight payments in an accurate and timely manner.
- Liase with Finance and Purchasing to ensure a proper month-end.
- Works with plants and inter-market group to ensure accuracy of trans-border documentation.
- Perform customs/traffic projects as required.
- Actively maintains internal Auditor status through training and conducting audits.
- Support Shipping and Receiving processes.

**What will make you successful**:

- College diploma in Business Administration or other related discipline preferred
- 2-3 years’ experience in a customer service role is considered an asset
- Experience working in a warehouse in a Unionized environment would be a definite asset
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail with strong initiative, customer service focused attributes
- Excellent prioritization and communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power point required
- Good computer skills, experience in SAP preferred
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced environment

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression - this really could be a move towards the exciting career you’ve always wanted.

**What you need to know**What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.