Junior Supply Planner Jobs

Junior Supply Planner

Permanent, FT

BILINGUAL (FRENCH) PEFERRED

Laval, QC (hybrid)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an adequate stock level while handling and executing purchasing decisions
• Establish, manage, and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Track and maintain order status; ETAs, quantities, keeping our database up to date
• Ensure goods, materials, and components are purchased according to specified delivery and cost targets
• Assist the department functions in pursuing ongoing process and improvement goals
• Interface with suppliers, inventory, marketing, sales, and finance departments
• Coordinate transportation to ensure prompt and proper shipment movement
• Establish the landed cost according to the company parameters in an optimal manner
• Prepare and raise purchase orders based on demand forecasts
• Manage all import documents before sending them to the customs broker for clearance
• Contact suppliers to resolve issues relating to price, quality, delivery, or invoices
• Compile data on supplier performance for assessment
• Responsible for communicating any issues with supply that may affect business operations
• Prepare reports and updates as needed
• Monitor and advise on any issues presenting a risk or opportunity to the organization
• Negotiate the transport costs with freight forwarders

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in relevant field

· Relevant experience preferred (3 years)

· Capable of creating and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers

· Data management and manipulation skills in line with business goals

· Analytical - carefully arranges information and has aptitude for numbers

· Strong computer skills (Suite Microsoft office - Excel, Word)

· Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills

· Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets

· Knowledge of the function's implications from a commercial and financial perspective

· Able to work under pressure and stressful situations

· Accuracy and keen attention to detail

· Familiarity with SAP would be beneficial

· Good knowledge of Import and export processes and documentation (an asset)