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Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details Plant Products Inc.
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We are a full-service supplier of fertilizer, pest management products, including biologicals and bees, seeds and other consumable goods to the greenhouse, nursery and specialty horticulture industries in Canada and the USA. Are you a team player with a strong work ethic, a self-starter, and passionate about making a difference, then you are exactly who we are looking for! *What You'll Do* * Within the ERP system (Syspro): * Review daily for new purchase order requirements * Create and maintain purchase orders to suppliers. * Set up and maintain stock code criteria. * Create and maintain in-house and third-party production requests for biologicals and pesticides. * Create and maintain, with support from operations teams, supply chain transfers between Plant Products multiple warehouses. * Review and update product forecasts in ERP system based on forecasting feedback from Sales Managers * Review and implement Vendor Cost contracts with accurate effective and expiry dates. * Create inventory reports to identify and understand trends. * Report on system data to identify potential pitfalls and implement corrective action. * Follow and Support the Plant Products product complaint procedure. * Follow all biological procedures as to ordering, preorders, forecasting, etc. * Support Finance teams when determining purchase price variances. * Strive for accurate costing on all purchases. * Review logistics cost trends to reduce spending. * Practice in teams for continuous improvement and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. * Ongoing review of inventories and changes to demand resulting in changes to supplier requirements. * Interface with our Canadian customs broker regarding inbound shipments and supply appropriate documentation. * Interface with freight carriers regarding inbound freight shipments and negotiate freight costing where necessary. * Minimize total inventory while addressing any stock shortages. * Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities through constant reviews of spending categories. * Promote and enforce compliance with mission statement, policy manual, procedure manual and corporate directives across the entire company. * Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly. * Provide support for purchasing team during absences * Follow required work instructions and procedures. * Participate in inventory as required. * Other duties as required by purchasing manager *Who You Are* * Intermediate Excel skills required * MS Outlook and ERP system experience is nice to have * Strong attention to detail * Effective verbal and written communication * Ability to work well in a team and autonomously *What You've Done* * Must have a post-secondary education, with a preference given to those educated in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture or Business. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: * Bonus pay Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Education: * AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred) Work Location: In person- LocationLeamington, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9498542957
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