Materials Coordinator
- Oakbank, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience a buyer purchaser or warehouse associate is an asset.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Material Coordinator will be responsible for selecting and purchasing products to support our railcar and locomotive repair and overhaul material requirements. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
Roles & Responsibilities
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
- Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assists with the ordering, organizing, shelving, packing, labeling, delivering and maintaining a perpetual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Assists in purchase of inventory items for the operations including researching parts, pricing, and vendors as directed
- Builds relationships with customer and vendors
- Performs all data entry into the inventory records using applicable computer-based systems so that inventory lists reflect how much stock is in the warehouse at any give time
- Assists with the full cycle process related to customs documentation and material returns; supports invoicing for internal and external sales
- Advance plans and organizes the material inventory requirements for cars or locomotives scheduled to the shop.
- Prepares a kit of materials for the railcar or locomotive based on next in scheduling and ensures the completeness of the material requirements and delivers to shop.
- Assist where required with loading and unloading all stock; works cooperatively with delivery truck drivers, maintains laydown locations, and cleans warehouse storage areas; receives and organizes materials in appropriate areas and identifies and labels materials
- Assists with the managing of all freight providers including couriers and mailing of materials and parts
- Ensures the parts building and laydown space is keep neat, clean, and well-organized ensuring inventory is sorted and stocked; identifies the need for the repair of all warehouse equipment and maintenance of the building
- Ensures all safety practices and policies are adhered to
- Demonstrates initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload taking into consideration conflicting deadlines and/or multiple requests for parts
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with employees, customers, and suppliers
- Knowledge of general purchasing practices, inventory management concepts, and accounting procedures including invoicing
- Skilled in the use of computer equipment, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Hold and maintain valid class 5 drivers’ license and obtain a forklift operator certification
- Must be physically able to lift heavy items above and below shoulder height, and perform continuous standing, walking, reaching, and bending
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- A minimum of 2 years experience a buyer purchaser or warehouse associate is an asset.
- Experience with inventory software and control systems
- Experience working in an industrial shop environment an asset
More about this job
Responsibilities
Purchase and manage materials and inventory for railcar and locomotive repair and overhaul, including processing and tracking orders, coordinating suppliers and freight, and maintaining inventory records. Plan and prepare material kits for scheduled shop work, support receiving and delivery, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse.
Requirements
At least two years of buyer, purchaser, or warehouse associate experience is an asset, along with experience using inventory software and control systems; industrial shop experience is also an asset. Candidates should have purchasing and inventory knowledge, strong planning and communication skills, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and the ability to obtain forklift certification and perform physically demanding work in varied weather.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Material Planning
- Order Processing
- Supplier Negotiation
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- Customs Documentation
- Invoicing
- Material Kitting
- Warehouse Organization
- Communication
- Workload Prioritization
- Computer and Spreadsheet Software
- Forklift Operation
- Physical Material Handling
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
- Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award-Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Rail Transportation
- Railcar Repair
- Locomotive Repair
- Purchasing
- Purchase Orders
- Supplier Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Material Planning
- Material Kitting
- Warehouse Operations
- Parts Research
- Pricing
- Vendor Relations
- Customs Documentation
- Material Returns
- Invoicing
- Freight Providers
- Courier Services
- Inventory Software
- Control Systems
- Spreadsheet Software
- Database Software
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Industrial Shop Environment
- Workplace Safety