10 Jan
Finning International
Edmonton
Buyer I - Full time Temporary
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Locations: Edmonton, AB, CA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
End Date: January 20, 2025 (10 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R-2024-5403
Company:
Finning Canada
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Position Overview:
The Buyer I role for Finning Canada plays a critical position in managing end-to-end procurement functions which includes buying and expediting within the assigned industry. You also play a key role in improving fill rates, parts availability and reducing costs and down-time for Finning and our customers.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem solving along with coming up with solutions,
then this is the role for you!
Job Description:
- Order product from Caterpillar and Non-Cat suppliers to fulfill customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor stock and consolidate emergency orders to replenish parts inventory, fill customer backorders, or supplement stock in supply constrained situations and maintain accurate records and parts tracking/order systems.
- Expedite emergency orders to achieve the highest reasonable level of service appropriate to the need; while considering vendor cut times, transportation alternatives, in-transit times, freight rates and vendor policies.
- Responsible for improving inventory health & fill rate by utilizing available network inventory to fill customer backorders.
- Recognize and investigate problems with inventory (i.e. inefficient processes or system settings/parameters) and make recommendations to rectify.
- Support branches and Finning departments to improve knowledge, understanding of parts procedures and performance to improve overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Responsible for consistent adherence to planning/procurement processes throughout the team.
- Collaborate with Inventory Planners, Supervisors, Supply chain groups, Branches and cross-functional groups within the company to identify and mitigate issues proactively.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Procurement is preferred. Supply Chain Management Professional designation is also considered an asset.
- Minimum 2+ years related experience or acceptable combination of education and work experience.
- Experience in service or parts; Cat product knowledge; Warehouse, front counter and inventory control will be of significant value.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, advanced level in Excel.
- Experience with MRP or ERP Systems.
- Experience or exposure to transportation and logistics, warehousing and distribution, contracts management, sourcing and category management,
master data management would be an asset.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
About Us
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
OUR DIVISIONS
- Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
- Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.
- Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
- Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.
- OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
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