Purchasing/logistics Co-ordinator

**PURCHASING/LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR POSITION**

**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:
**1. Procurement Management**:

- Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
- Source potential suppliers, obtain quotes, and negotiate pricing and terms to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Create purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, and verify the accuracy of order information.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory.

**2. Supplier Relationship Management**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking new vendor partnerships.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and reliability.
- Address and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise with suppliers.

**3. Logistic Coordination**:

- Coordinate the movement of goods from suppliers to our organization's facilities, verifying container’s content against packing lists and ensuring timely delivery.
- Arrange transportation, freight forwarding, and customs clearance to facilitate smooth inbound and outbound logistics.
- Track shipments and provide regular updates to internal parties.

**4. Inventory Control**:

- Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize carrying costs.
- Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Reconcile inventory issues

**5. Documentation and Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement activities, supplier agreements, and logistics processes.
- Prepare reports and analyze data related to purchasing and logistics performance, identifying areas for improvement.

**6. Process Improvement**:

- Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing and logistics processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
- Implement best practices and suggest improvements to enhance overall supply chain operations.

**7. Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Collaborate closely with various departments, including finance, production, and sales, to ensure alignment of purchasing and logistics activities with organizational goals.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Logistics, Business Administration, (or equivalent work experience 3+ years).
- Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics coordination.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software (i.e., Industrios,Excel, Office, Acrobat etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English (French and Spanish are not required but would be an asset).
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to read technical drawings in order to correctly identify sub-assemblies and components necessary to build final assemblies
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and international shipping.
- Physically capable and willing to lend a helping hand in the shop if required.
- Exhibits a courteous and professional demeanor both within the organization and with customers/suppliers.

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brechin, ON L0K 1B0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person