Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly procurement activities ensuring items are purchased in a efficient, timely, and cost effective manner. Review material plans frequently to ensure alignment with manufacturing needs. Liaise and collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure specifications and requirements are met. Develop and maintain relationships with Vendors and internal clients.Select Successes:- Reduced freight cost from $42K/month to $11K/month by switching to… Show more Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly procurement activities ensuring items are purchased in a efficient, timely, and cost effective manner. Review material plans frequently to ensure alignment with manufacturing needs. Liaise and collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure specifications and requirements are met. Develop and maintain relationships with Vendors and internal clients.Select Successes:- Reduced freight cost from $42K/month to $11K/month by switching to consolidated, ground shipments rather than frequent, rush, air shipments coming from a single vendor.- Quick integration into the role upon hire with accolades regarding detailed and concise reporting, coordination of implementation of Kanban projects, and agility and adaptability for urgent, escalated requirements. Show less

Provide support to Category Manager in the categories of Farm and Feed. Maintain SKU data in ERP Software and in Product Information Management software which feeds website and internal portals. Collaborate and maintain relationships with vendors, business unit team members, and retail store contacts. Select Successes:- Adapted to the role quickly and efficiently and was subsequently relied upon to train two new Category Coordinators within the first 5 months in the position.-… Show more Provide support to Category Manager in the categories of Farm and Feed. Maintain SKU data in ERP Software and in Product Information Management software which feeds website and internal portals. Collaborate and maintain relationships with vendors, business unit team members, and retail store contacts. Select Successes:- Adapted to the role quickly and efficiently and was subsequently relied upon to train two new Category Coordinators within the first 5 months in the position.- Maintained Feed Price file with weekly changes and updates for 5 regions while collaborating with Retail Pricing Team to ensure timely dissemination.- Improved processes and forms as they were encountered saving time and improving data accuracy. Show less

Maintained pricing and inventory counts throughout the store.Captured outages for timely resolution.Stocked shelves and picked orders.Acted as ad hoc cashier.

Entered billable time and materials into Imperial Oil's CDMS for five divisions of Acuren.Retrieved data and compiled reports using Excel. Responded to internal and external inquiries.Arranged travel and accommodations for technicians.Provided relief for Operations Coordinator/Scheduler.

Executed merchandising projects and resets, ensured planogrms and signage were to standard.Ensured product was correctly displayed to drive sales and maximize inventory turns.Cleaned, organized, and stocked shelves, ordered merchandising supplies, maintained product locations.Assisted customers with locating products and ensured safe workspace including properly handling of spills, quick disposal of boxes, removing hazards and keeping a tidy work area.

- Maintained ideal inventory levels for specified categories by analyzing sales data and adjusting order points as required; issued purchase orders (email, fax, EDI).- Analyzed sales to ensure non-movers were dealt with cost effectively.- Sourced new or replacement items and presented information to the purchasing team; initiated new item upon approval.- Took advantage of volume discounts and other vendor promotions as appropriate.- Ensured accuracy and completion of ship and… Show more - Maintained ideal inventory levels for specified categories by analyzing sales data and adjusting order points as required; issued purchase orders (email, fax, EDI).- Analyzed sales to ensure non-movers were dealt with cost effectively.- Sourced new or replacement items and presented information to the purchasing team; initiated new item upon approval.- Took advantage of volume discounts and other vendor promotions as appropriate.- Ensured accuracy and completion of ship and debit claims; collaborated with accounting team to resolve discrepancies.- Maintained costing and pricing on all items.- Initiated inquiries with vendors or freight carriers regarding shipment errors and followed through for timely resolution.- Assisted sales team in obtaining special order and rush items for customers. Show less

-Gathered and implemented cost and price updates for all items.- Resolved discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders; submitted claims for credit where required; investigated and authorized freight and courier invoices as well as advised sales representatives of current prices.- Prepared customs documentation for export referencing and obtaining NAFTA certification immediately as each shipment arose.- Issued purchase orders and ship and debit claims.

- Created/issued/tracked purchase orders for main distribution centre as well as special purchases for 17 retail locations and 2 contractor specific locations. - Requested freight quotes; accepted and arranged freight carriers.- Compiled and updated product information; Maintained product database and vendor contact information.- Input flyer events and promotions timely and accurately while collaborating with purchasing and marketing teams.- Created/implemented/modified… Show more - Created/issued/tracked purchase orders for main distribution centre as well as special purchases for 17 retail locations and 2 contractor specific locations. - Requested freight quotes; accepted and arranged freight carriers.- Compiled and updated product information; Maintained product database and vendor contact information.- Input flyer events and promotions timely and accurately while collaborating with purchasing and marketing teams.- Created/implemented/modified procedures as required.- Prepared various reports for purchasing managers and vendor representatives.- Communicated information via company-wide memo. Show less

- Matched purchase orders to invoices and processed for payment.- Coded expenses; compiled supporting documents; obtained approvals.- Ensured accurate and timely payment to take advantage of early pay discounts.- Verified and prepared cheque runs.- Provided relief for Accounts Payable Supervisor.- Addressed and resolved vendor inquiries; reconciled statements.

- Assisted with writing, implementing, and enforcing procedures to ensure compliance with provincial and federal commercial transportation legislation.- Gathered and reported on data from driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.- Created, updated, and maintained spreadsheets regarding fleet of over 170 units (trucks and forklifts) at 20 locations.- Reported information such as fuel usage, maintenance/repair costs, rental unit costs.- Assisted in preparing newly acquired… Show more - Assisted with writing, implementing, and enforcing procedures to ensure compliance with provincial and federal commercial transportation legislation.- Gathered and reported on data from driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.- Created, updated, and maintained spreadsheets regarding fleet of over 170 units (trucks and forklifts) at 20 locations.- Reported information such as fuel usage, maintenance/repair costs, rental unit costs.- Assisted in preparing newly acquired vehicles for delivery.- Prepared communications regarding security incidents. Show less

- Ensured proper stock levels by ordering product directly from vendor or from main distribution centre.- Maintained price labels, and product locations.- Receiving, loss prevention, inventory control. - Collaborated with Merchandiser to best display product.- Replenished, tidied, and organized merchandise.- Provided relief for Office Manager.