Company: ASSA ABLOY Canada Door Security Solutions

Reports to: Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Location: North York, Ontario Canada

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. Our products and solutions are used in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential areas. We believe that competent people are the basis of our continuous success.

We are currently seeking an Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist to be based in our North York, Ontario location.

Job Summary

As the Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels and controlling purchasing from multiple factories. This role is KPI-driven with a strong focus to identify and execute opportunities to optimize inventory turns and reduce cost while exceling with high fill rates. The role also requires a need for experience in importing product from overseas into Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Process PO orders with our suppliers as required

• Manually review, receive and enter daily orders into the ERP, ensuring process is followed and executed

• Oversee receipt entry of all purchase orders by addressing any exceptions that may arise during receiving activities

• Complete all change orders and delivery expedite requests

• Item maintenance: setting up new part numbers as required

• Monitor deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory, and follow up on late shipments from factories overseas to receiving dock

• Assist with all required stock adjustments, scrap product & obsolete items as assigned, along with month-end reporting activities

• Monitor the levels of raw material to mitigate shortages

• Monitor and adjust SOQ’s levels and make appropriate stocking decisions

• Monitor and respond to changes in regional demand affecting inventory levels and service levels

• Utilize reports, inventory applications and processes to achieve inventory availability and fill rate objectives

• Review inventory performance, identifying root cause for stock outs and developing plans to close the gap

• Maintain, monitor and action KPIs

• Employ continuous improvement approaches to identify opportunities to reduce costs related to replenishment and inventory stocking practices

• Identify and trouble-shoot products that are underperforming expected service levels and develop appropriate response plans

• Work with Sales to generate forecast plans and provide slow moving inventory lists to sales

• Organize, maintain, and keep track of materials, parts and for custom jobs, special work orders, finishing outside of the building and kit building

• Special projects (i.e. master data setup, Bill of Materials projects, participate in ERP implementation)

• Work with freight forwarders to obtain rates, book and follow shipments

• Responsible for presenting vendor documentation to customs broker

• Arrange delivery with local carrier for cleared shipments

• Other responsibilities as required

Key Competencies

• Working knowledge of inventory management software within an ERP

• Being able to work with custom product and re-work processes

• Strong quantitative skills and ability to perform and create meaningful reports

• Working knowledge of importing process from overseas into Canada

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• A sense of urgency and ability to deal with change and shifting demands within the business environment

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships to provide value-added support services through inventory programs, processes, policies and initiatives

• Prior experience working on project teams.

Education and Experience

• BSc/BA in business administration or logistics or relevant field

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM or CITT) are an asset

• Progressive experience of 4-5 years’ experience as an Inventory Coordinator or similar position

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to navigate through the warehouse facility on a routine basis (2X 40,000 sq ft)

• Must be able to travel to factories within Canada and the U.S.

Our Benefits

• Employer-paid Benefit plan

• Competitive Retirement plan

• Ongoing training and development

• Tuition reimbursement programs

• Supportive team environment

• A stable and growing industry!

Interested applicants (internal & external) can apply online at www.assaabloy.com/career

ASSA ABLOY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.