Purchasing and Inventory Control

Job summary

The role involves sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory levels to ensure operational efficiency. You will also coordinate material deliveries and collaborate with the production department to meet market needs.

Job details

ZyTech is a manufacturer, innovator and distributor of high-quality building materials for the construction industry. We’re building better structures, teams and communities Position Responsibilities: * Source products from suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and company quality standards. * Build and maintain supplier relationships and resolve purchasing or product discrepancies. * Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms. * Prepare reports on market trends, product costs, and supplier comparisons. * Source, order, and coordinate special-order products. * Work with the Production Department to improve efficiencies. * Identify market needs and product requirements. * Review and approve monthly branch inventory variances. * Create and maintain product codes and information. * Provide product recommendations to ensure specifications are met. * Recommend and approve inventory transfers and stock adjustments. * Establish minimum and maximum stock levels and monitor inventory requirements. * Conduct physical inventory counts and review overstocked items and variances. * Create and approve purchase orders. * Schedule and coordinate material deliveries. * Maintain product and inventory location accuracy. Requirements & Qualifications * Diploma in Business or a related field would be considered an asset. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to improve workflows and address operational bottlenecks. * Ability to forecast, plan, and schedule work to meet deadlines. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate goals and priorities through regular meetings. * Effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. * Knowledge of floor systems, trusses, stair components, tall wall systems, prefabricated walls, and conventional framing methods would be considered an asset. * Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. * Highly organized, detail-oriented, accountable, and thorough. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.

What you’ll do

The role involves sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and managing inventory levels to ensure operational efficiency. You will also coordinate material deliveries and collaborate with the production department to meet market needs.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A diploma in business or related field is considered an asset, along with knowledge of construction framing methods.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Company pension plan
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Purchasing
• Inventory control
• Supplier management
• Negotiation
• Data analysis
• Forecasting
• Scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented
• Organization
• Conflict resolution
• Inventory management
• Procurement
• Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Office
• Market Trend
• Report Writing
• Computer Literacy
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Product Requirements
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory Monitoring
• Physical Inventory
• Price Negotiation

Job areas

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist
• Inventory / Supply Specialist
• Stock Clerks
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

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