Purchasing & Inventory Administrator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

For nearly 100 years, Bradshaw Home has been a leading provider of kitchenware products. Formed in 1969 as an importer of seasonal housewares, our family" has grown to become a leading housewares supplier.

Our greatest strength is how we build solid retail and customer relationships, and we are proud that the products we market help turn houses into homes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In collaboration with the Purchasing and Inventory Manager, the Purchasing / Inventory Administrator will be assisting in the procurement of goods and services, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations.

This role involves coordinating with suppliers, monitoring inventory, and implementing procurement strategies to support the organization's operational goals.

The opportunity is a junior role that requires the ability to balance solid purchasing and inventory levels, as well as roll up the sleeves approach to handle the key miscellaneous tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead allocations by customer, by item
• Complete all item creations and maintenance
• Assist in reviewing Sales Plan changes and bring forward recommendations to manager on for how to proceed for POs (in-progress or new)
• Assist in cycle counting of inventory
• Review production reporting to ensure accuracy into accounting system
• Support team to ensure required customer service levels are met while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and monitoring E / O inventory
• Proactively identify, co-ordinate and communicate best course of action to pending material shortages / overages to protect service levels while minimizing obsolescence
• Prepare and execute purchase orders monitoring delivery performance from vendor dispatch through to warehouse receipt.
• Back-up cross functional group representing approximately 10% of time.
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports
• Assist in any other areas as required as direct by manager

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• College or university education in business or accounting
• 1+ year's work experience in purchasing and inventory
• Strong computer knowledge, with emphasis on excel and warehouse management tools
• Solid attention to detail skills
• Sound communication skills, including both verbal and written
• Ability to identify potential issues and implement solution

BENEFITS

Since 1969, Bradshaw International has seen tremendous growth and success in our industry. We are a well-established, growing company where our associates enjoy our small company feel, great management and promotions from within.

For this role we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. The role is office based in Vaughan, Ontario with working hours of 8 : 30am to 5pm with the potential for flexible working hours and a hybrid model of 1 day a week at home based on business needs and requirements.

AI technology is not being used as part of the process.