Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is one of Canada’s largest window and door manufacturers. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on service, quality, and innovation and the involvement, commitment and enthusiasm of our outstanding employees. Kohltech has manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada's Best Managed Companies designation.
Job Title: Buyer
Reports to: Plant Manager
Location: North Bay, Ontario
The Buyer is responsible for assisting with various Supply Chain Management functions with a focus on procurement and inventory management.
Responsibilities:
- Perform cycle counts and analyze variances
- Assist in determining reorder points and order quantities.
- Generate inventory reorder reports.
- Issue purchase orders based on requirements.
- Develop contracts, blanket orders, spot purchase orders, stocking arrangements and just-in-time delivery programs.
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Be proactive in identifying and dealing with suppliers on actual or potential delivery problems.
- Follow up with suppliers on deficiencies in product receipts or in variances to agreed upon terms.
- Be alert to alternate materials/suppliers for potential savings and/or improvements.
- Keep inventory investment and loss to a minimum.
- Perform other duties as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications
- BBA or B.Comm or similar combination of education and experience.
- APICS CPIM training would be considered an asset.
- Analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and without direct supervision.
- Strong decision making ability.
We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying we would welcome your application.
Kohltech is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please include that information in your application. If you require accommodation in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us directly for assistance.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00-$48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years have you worked in a manufacturing setting?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
