Purchasing & Replenishment Agent

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

What’s in it for you?

• Regular business hours Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Create daily replenishment orders (Internal or External PO’s) from our Distribution Center (DC), Hubs, and Vendors to desired locations (Distribution Center, Hubs, Branches).
• Creates Ad Hoc Purchase Orders for NL items (On Demand)
• Execute and minimize Inventory Exceptions in Slim 4 tool for your assigned portfolio
• Identify and execute surplus rebalancing opportunities within the region and across the country.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Shared Purchasing to recommend forecasting and setting adjustments required to keep service levels high while maximizing investment
• Proactively build and maintain vendor relationships to identify potential supplier issues and execution disruptions.
• Replenishment path recommendations to help improve efficiencies, fill rate, inventory investment, profitability and purchasing compliance.
• Consistently displays a customer service attitude, sense of urgency and develops a rapport with branch contacts, cross functional teams and vendors.
• Follow Shared Purchasing (SPC) SOPs, and adhere to Purchase Approval Guidelines.
• Key Performance Indicators: In stock, Days of inventory. % Open inventory exceptions, Open PO ETA accuracy, OTIF

What you will bring:

• 2-5 years of experience in inventory planning and supply chain in a fast phase environment
• Experience with any ERP forecasting software (Slim4 is an asset)
• Requires strong communication skills & able to build relationships
• Bilingualism, English and French would be an asset
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access
• Working knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies, processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Able to partner with business stakeholders to deliver goals
• Highly organized in prioritizing work and multitasking.
• CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) certification is preferred
• Must be results oriented/goal driven and solutions oriented

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.