Buyer & Material Planner, Westech

Buyer & Material Planner, Westech

LOCATION : Nisku, AB

TYPE : Full Time, Permanent, Dayshift

SUMMARY :

The Buyer / Material Planner is responsible for planning and managing inventory levels to meet production requirements and customer demands.

This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Post Secondary Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or related field

Experience :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in the Heavy Equipment / Industrial industry considered an asset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with inventory software and MS Office

Skills :

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and relations management skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• High degree of planning, follow-through, analytical, attention to detail and accuracy skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Self-motivated, strong problem solver, resourceful and demonstrates good decision making.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan and purchase raw materials, components, and services to meet production and customer requirements by forecasting demand, analyzing material requirements and implementing inventory management strategies to prevent shortages and excesses.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and ensure it aligns with physical stock and manage inventory turns and address slow-moving or excess inventory items.
• Develop suitable procurement and replenishment arrangements for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and shop supplies.

They also initiate and analyze Request for Quotations with existing preferred suppliers when available.

• Evaluate, analyze supplier quotes, negotiate prices and maintain relationships with vendors and assess supplier performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Responsible for daily tracking, creating, and converting purchase requisitions into invoices for suitable vendors using the JDE - ERP system.

Work closely with cross-functional teams for product development and production planning.

• Assist with planning and executing inhouse manufactured work order and painted parts scheduling as per requirements.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory
• Coordinate timely returns of rejected material and ensure that proper credit processes are followed.
• Resolve purchase order acknowledgement discrepancies with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier delivery problems contributing to production shortages.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects assigned.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must :

• work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation / regulations / safety policies
• report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative
• use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

OTHER DETAILS

Work Environment :

Office environment, manufacturing environment, warehouse environment

WHY WORK AT WESTECH?

• Talented, dedicated and passionate team to work with
• Exceptional best-in-class products and service offerings for our customers
• Market-competitive compensation package with annual increase opportunities
• Robust Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Paid Personal Days
• Charitable Giving Program
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Federally recognized as a certified Employment Equity organization
• Member of multiple provincial safety programs and COR certified
• Our Core People Values : Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

WHO WE ARE :

Westech is a leading manufacturer of code vacuum equipment under the Westech Vac Systems brand.

Westech demonstrates a sense of pride in our work, our employees’ development and success, and building exceptional lifetime relationships with our customers.

JJE & Westech is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Westech and Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application.

We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.