Buyer Ii

Company:
Finning Canada

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
This position is responsible for a variety of parts ordering and expediting duties in a fast paced environment. This position also manages 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
- Team player
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Customer focus

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
- Minimum 0 - 2 years related experience or acceptable combination of education and work experience
- 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

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.