supervisor, purchasing clerks

Work setting

• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• Purchasing and inventory clerks

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Partsperson Red Seal Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Purchasing software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)