Admin Assistant/Receptionist - Waterworks

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program

What you will do:

• Understand all lines assigned to purchase; building the best relationship with the vendors, and ensuring all daily commitments to the supply chains are met including, but not limited to, inventory replenishment and branch requests
• Review items for replenishment from vendors and expediting vendor POs
• Understand and managing specific inventory and service-related KPI’s such as Inventory Investment and DOI
• Forecast future demand using analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access
• Understand the various types of DC programs (sole, primary, alternate) and using the tools to maximize the branch compliance
• Work with Vendor Costing to ensure costing is up to date with costs C quotes
• Represent the company in a professional manner while ensuring quality customer service
• Understand impact of A/P to PO variances and works with Finance to resolve effectively

Health & Safety

Start/End of the Year:

• Make sure bulletin board is up to date for Wolseley Heath & Safety standard
• Make sure Fire Escape Maps around the offices and warehouse are current and updated.

Monthly:

• Update OHS Meeting Minutes Form after monthly staff meeting
• Office Inspection - Fill out Form afterwards
• Workplace Inspection - Fill out Form afterwards
• Racking Inspection - Fill out Form afterwards
• Make sure Safety Talk is printed and signed by staff, first of every month
• Keeping track of training dates for staff to make sure everyone is up to date.

Every 6 Months:

• Make sure Fire Drill is completed by staff.

What will you bring:

• A minimum of two (2) years related experience in purchasing/buying
• CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) Certification is an asset
• Working knowledge of Syntax and WMS High Jump is an asset
• Distribution/Supply chain experience is an asset
• Proficiency using a variety of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook C Access
• Working knowledge of purchasing, warehouse and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
• An ability to display a customer service attitude toward the branches and to identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions to meet the customer/branch expectations
• The ability to adapt to change and self-awareness
• Fluency in both French and English would be an asset.