Senior Manager - Purchasing and Inventory

Job Description

Why You’ll Love EECOL

When you join EECOL, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. We take pride in having an inclusive and family-like work environment. We provide a compensation package that offers competitive wages, flexible hours, excellent benefits, and a career you can be proud of. There are endless opportunities with our promote-within culture!

What’s In It For You

• Permanent, full-time positions, Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings are for friends, family, and fun, not work!
• Enjoy regular salary reviews and incentive opportunities.
• EECOL is not just a job, but a company where you can learn, develop, and build your career! All training provided.
• A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, generous flex benefits, health & dental plan, life insurance, vision care, education assistance and a retirement savings plan including Pension, RRSP and TFSA opportunities to save for the future!
• Enjoy a wide variety of perks including discounts on travel, vehicles, entertainment, shopping and much more.
  
  

As a Senior Manager - Purchasing and Inventory you will manage all purchasing and inventory activities including management of inventory for the company.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inventory control, sales, engineering to develop metrics for gauging inventory levels needs and then maintaining those levels year over year.
• Manages profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow moving stock to help offset write offs.
• Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships, optimize inventory levels and increase service levels while reducing carrying costs.
• Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all buyers are meeting performance standards
• Conducts performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the company as needed
• Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly
• Maintains inventory databases
• Negotiates and completes contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times
• Manages and reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, operations and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Related Field required.
• 10 years required, 15 years preferred of relevant experience.
• 6 years required, 8 years preferred of ERP Inventory Management Software experience.
• Strategic and Optimized inventory
• Analytical data with robust KPI’s
• Proficient in Excel
• Lean Background
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Knowledge of Supply Chain Distribution Channel
  
  

Are You Ready to Launch Your Career with EECOL?

Founded in 1919, we have been offering competitive value and superior service for over 100 years with over 60 locations in Western Canada . EECOL is one of Canada's leading electrical products distributors. Our employees stay for the long-term because we offer a rewarding and exciting career, not just a job! The majority of our team started in entry-level positions and have enjoyed a variety of career paths taking them to leadership roles throughout the organizations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity; join our team today!

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Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. Canada applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

About Us

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, EECOL offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .

About The Team

EECOL

Empowering People – Energizing Communities. Since 1919, EECOL Electric has provided material and technical support for the construction, industrial , and residential markets from over 60 locations in Canada. EECOL Electric is driven to provide exceptional service, proprietary solutions , and a complete product portfolio to a diverse range of customers' electrical requirements in automation, utility, lighting, data communication, wire and cable, power distribution , and renewable energy. EECOL's company culture is built on respect, integrity, honesty , and a shared passion for delivering a positive, memorable experience for our customers, partners , and communities.

Join a Team Where Your First Job is Just the Beginning. We believe in the power of our people’s success – and that every team member should have the opportunity to grow without limits. EECOL's hire and grow within strategy empowers a change in how companies rely on their team members to move throughout all levels of the company.

By joining our team, your contribution will help businesses and communities bring the right solutions to their electrical needs. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that offers continuous development opportunities and brings state-of-the-art solutions to our electrical community, then you are in the right place.

Find incredible opportunities to grow your career at Canada's premier electrical products distributor , while helping bring communities together.

EECOL is an affiliated company of Wesco International. Future correspondence, documentation and systems may reference the Wesco name.