Purchasing/Stores (Panels) Jobs

This position will encompass areas such as inventory management and will work in conjunction with assistance of the planner and maintenance supervisors. Dealing with contract negotiations and researching and identifying opportunities for growth, the role will focus on ensuring consistent service delivery is maintained while driving continuous improvement. This role supports and participates in the Health and Safety Program. You will enforce safety rules and safe work practices and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain records (TDG, MSDS, outgoing freight documents etc.) and handle packing slips/invoices as required
• Maintain and safeguard purchasing documents including shipping documents
• Maintain communication and critical relations with maintenance, operations team members, courier companies and vendors
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals received on-site through Stores
• Monitor and expedite orders (includes repairables)
• Maintain a safe level of inventory of all critical parts in Stores to ensure that there will be no down time due to parts not being on-hand when required
• Ensure adherence to Corporate negotiated contracts
• Help to identify and solve problems pertaining to discrepancies in inventory
• Work collaboratively with accounts payable on invoice resolution, accruals and commitments report
• Responsible for following the New Item Request Process for any new material adds to inventory
• Manage consumables
• Help to identify and resolve issues pertaining to discrepancies with invoices
• Operate forklift
• Use ERP computer system to manage and preform maintain inventory functions
• Inventory Management including warehousing (labeling, organizing, adding new stock), issues, returns, replenishment and disposal of stock (obsolescence, surplus), proper storage techniques are utilized and required preservation
• Ensure adherence to Corporate Procurement Code of Practice
• Identify and resolve discrepancies as they occur, and process claims when necessary
• Perform cycle counts on a regular schedule to ensure all parts are counted annually
• Track and report monthly savings and KPI results
• Pack and ship outgoing freight to minimize damage or leakage of parts
• Prepare purchase orders from approved requisition by reviewing and verifying specifications, price and delivery and recommending alternatives
• Ensure all inventory issues are entered into the system correctly
• Order inventory replenishment requirement by verifying price and delivery
• Good understanding of PST tax regulations

Skills And Qualifications

• Must possess an industry recognized purchasing designation or equivalent minimum of five (5) years purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and Maximo
• Embody the West Fraser values of safety, teamwork, integrity, respect, humility and frugality
• Previous experience with knowledge of CMMS system such as Oracle

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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