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Our client is a professional and dynamic company with a highly regarded presence in the global market.  They are a progressive and proactive player in the steel industry  inviting a purchasing coordinator to join the team to assist in achieving company goals.  Candidate must be eager, aggressive, energetic, and resilient.  If you are a recent grad from an appropriate program and a self-starter, opportunities will arise to grow and develop within the company. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Manage ordering activities and maintain safety inventory

Support purchasing and negotiation process

Coordinate shortage avoidance

Report to Purchasing Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Work closely with Inside Sales Coordinators and monitor customer forecast and make sure customer release quantity is met.

Order steel from the Steel Mills based on the forecast (Monthly)

Issue Purchase Order in SAP system

Monitor daily inventory closely. Identify low inventory parts.

Expedite shipments

Monitoring steel mills production status

Shortage avoidance

Back order monitoring

Work with Inside Sales Coordinator

Monthly reporting (shipped quantity vs theoretical quantity comparison)

Weekly reporting of Production numbers

Create supplier KPI report (Monthly)

Report projected inventory levels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A recognized degree or diploma in the field of Business, Commerce or Supply Chain.  

An interest in the Purchasing field and the trade/commerce of steel.

Work terms or summer employment in purchasing support, distribution, material/inventory control, or automotive parts manufacturing.

Able to communicate effectively in English, able to negotiate, able to operate a personal computer and other office equipment

Strong Excel knowledge