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Purchasing & Inventory Manager - Manufacturing (Fishbowl Inventory)

Purchasing & Inventory Manager - Manufacturing (Fishbowl Inventory)

Recruiting For Less • Markham, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$75,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Our Markham-based client, is technology and manufacturing company specializing in advanced cooling and heat transfer solutions that improve production efficiency, preserve product quality, and reduce energy use for industrial and food processing customers. Their patented systems deliver precise temperature control and scalable performance for demanding manufacturing environments.

They are looking for hands-on Purchasing & Inventory Manager to roll up their sleeves and lead inventory planning, vendor management, purchasing execution, and logistics routing in a fastmoving entrepreneurial environment. You will work closely with Operations, Sales, Accounting, and the Shop Manager to optimize inventory levels, manage vendor relationships, coordinate physical and virtual inventory controls using systems like Fishbowl Inventory, and support on-time delivery of final products while considering shipping costs and tariffs.

Fishbowl Inventory experience is a required.

Responsibilities:Purchasing & Vendor Management:
  • Develop purchasing strategies, manage end-to-end purchasing processes to maintain adequate inventory across raw materials, service parts, and finished components.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, pricing, lead times, and delivery expectations.
  • Evaluate suppliers on cost, performance, quality, and tariff impact to support cost-effective procurement decisions.
Inventory Planning & Control:
  • Oversee inventory systems and processes (including Fishbowl Inventory) to ensure accurate virtual counts, reorder points, and forecasting.
  • Coordinate regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts to reconcile system vs. actual inventory.
  • Partner with Sales and Operations to match inventory planning with sales forecasts, booked orders, and deposit requirements.
Cross-Functional Partnership:
  • Work closely with the Shop Manager, Operations, Accounting, and Sales to ensure inventory and purchasing support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
  • Support transparent communication across teams on parts availability, anticipated shortages, and lead time risks.
Logistics & Delivery Optimization:
  • Evaluate and map cost-effective shipping routes for final product delivery, considering freight costs, carrier performance, customs/tariffs, and customer delivery windows.
  • Collaborate with logistics providers and internal teams to reduce lead times and minimize shipping costs while maintaining delivery reliability.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ experience in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience with Fishbowl Inventory.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and optimize supply chain outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to forecast demand and adjust inventory strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and finance teams.
  • Engineering background or experience would be a plus.
  • Negotiation & Supplier Management.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Attention to Detail & Organization.
  • Process oriented with a demonstrated mindset towards continuous improvement.
Compensation: $75,000 to $ 85,000, Benefits, PTO

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