Inventory and Purchasing Stockperson - 1 year Contract

Inventory and Purchasing Stockperson – 1 year Contract

Whitby Hydro is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and self-directed individual to fill the position of Inventory & Purchasing Stockperson. This individual will play a key role in the Operations Purchasing and Inventory Management process. This role will have a high degree of communication and coordination with internal and external customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and receive purchase requisitions, research goods & services; quality, specifications, price, availability, delivery, freight.
• Ensure Procurement to Payment and approval processes are followed and high quality purchase transactions are executed as per Whitby Hydro procedures
• Facilitate accurate and effective communications between purchase requestor and vendor, to ensure expectations and requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintain purchase orders and purchasing related information in a current & updated status.
• Establish & maintain dedicated areas with proper conditions for all parts to be stored.
• Plan, schedule, and manage daily work activities within the warehouse and yard to expedite workflow, including receiving, picking, restocking, and inventory control.
• Ensure all spare parts are traceable and stocking levels are established, reviewed and revised as necessary for all parts in inventory.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• Perform general building maintenance functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of safe work and safety leadership.
• Previous experience and/or training in supply management.
• Warehouse experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel) and internet use capabilities.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems functions.
• Knowledge of best practices with respect to inventory handling and organization policy & procedures.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Be results oriented, focused, driven to achieve targets, and possess a high degree of urgency.
• Maybe required to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Thorough knowledge of Fork Lift operations.
• Valid driver’s license and fork lift license.
• High school diploma – College degree preferred.
• Positive outlook and good sense of humor. 

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to Careers@WhitbyHydro.on.ca for consideration by June 25, 2018. When applying, please state Inventory in the subject line.

June 6, 2018