Purchasing Supervisor

Resolution Staffing Inc. working in partnership with our client in the Northumberland area is currently seeking a full-time permanent Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company. This is a permanent full-time opportunity where you will be hired on directly by the company day one.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting production schedules for manufacturing to meet the shipping date according to sales

• Supervise inventory control, purchasing of raw materials

• Establish relationships

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies and procedures

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained

• Oversees the purchasing function & drives cost reduction opportunities

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained

• Maintain and track KPI's with anticipating/ correcting/ communicating trends with would compromise achievement of targets

• Analyze data and generate reports on inventory performance and trends Develop and implement inventory management strategies and procedures

• Oversee the entire inventory process, including forecasting, planning, and ordering

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained

• Coordinate with various departments to ensure accurate inventory counts and data

• Conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Build and direct a high performing team that consistently meets or exceeds expectations by assuring process compliance, ensuring appropriate training and feedback, increasing team aptitude to seek and utilize better forecasting and product replenishment.

• Implement Root-Cause Corrective Actions as required to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.

Requirements:

Five (5) years experience in inventory control, material planning, and supplier negotiations.

• Completed post secondary education in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or equivalent work experience

• As a supervisor, you have 5+ years experience in a supervisory role

• Ability to utilize and train direct employees on technology, processes, and procedures

• Capable to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities

• ERP software knowledge and experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment – Plastic processing an asset

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Communicate with clarity in all situations including written, verbal and team settings

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations, pivot tables and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person