Job Description:
Responsible for the procurement of goods for inventory and customer back orders across the company. Training, mentoring, and assisting with documenting policies and procedures are major components in this position, as well as a high level of attention to detail. A strong communication skill set is required as this position has a wide scope of both internal and external contacts. Being exceptionally organized is also imperative in this multitasking position.
Key responsibilities and duties:
1. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation and production of goods manufactured and assembled in our brake shop. This includes the purchase and acquisition of goods for the sub-components as well as the management of the inventory levels at both the DC and the branches.

2. Collect freight, insurance, and cross-border duty and product classification fall under the responsibilities of this position. Coordinates with the Purchasing Manager on domestic and international logistics. Reviews Managers coding, adjust as required and approves all freight collect invoices across the company for payment.

3. Manages the annual return program by either reallocating or returning eligible products to the supplier. Non-returnable product is coordinated with the Purchasing and Sales Managers where relabelling, writing down or scrapping decisions are made.

4. Works with the Purchasing Manager on the procurement of offshore inbound containers.

5. Ensure the buyers are reviewing critical inventory and taking corrective action as required.

6. Works closely with the Purchasing Manager assisting to manage the day-to-day business within the Cores and Warranty department. Liaises with accounting and our controller on credits and reporting and assists the administrator with branch and vendor discrepancies.

7. Oversee the day-to-day business within the Purchasing department ensuring the expected service levels are met across all branches. Works with branch Managers and Purchasing staff in establishing inventory levels.

8. Works closely with the Purchasing Manager in establishing target inventory turns, safety stock levels, and adjustments to the reorder model in both CBS and customers consignment inventory.

9. Works with the Purchasing Manager and the Controller to assist with the running of the annual inventory count and related year-end reports as requested.

10. Other duties of a minor nature as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Well organized with the ability to multi-task in a demanding environment.
Intermediate skills in MS Windows, Word, and Excel are required.
Knowledge of the trucking and transportation industry would be an asset.
Purchasing experience is required.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start.
We offer a competitive benefits package including a matching RRSP plan.
CBS Parts is an established company that strives to promote within. For the right individual, there are opportunities for advancement.