Buyer | OmniCable, Brampton, ON Canada
Our Company:
Omni Cable, LLC (OmniCable) is a premier redistributor of wire and cable, electrical products, and value-added services. OmniCable empowers our industry to be successful by providing an exceptional experience through operational excellence, accuracy and precision, and a partnership approach. With a multi-million dollar inventory and the acquisition of Houston Wire & Cable, we offer distributors products from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Since our founding in 1977, we only sell to distributors.
Omni Cable is subsidiary of Dot Family Holdings. Our employees are all working towards the same goal, which is our mission statement: To be the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees. We believe in empowering your future!
What You Will Do:
The Canadian Buyer will report to the Canada Regional Manager with a dotted line to US Director of Purchasing. He/She will manage all aspects of supply chain for Canada Distribution Center (DC), including purchasing for the Canada DC, vendor negotiation, delivering on KPI’s, managing scrap, maintain reporting and assist the Distribution Manager and the Regional Manager on daily objectives to achieve goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Serve as the day-to-day “go-to” contact and liaison for the Canadian Region between sales, purchasing & operations
· Understanding the Region’s key objectives and opportunities in order to help coordinate and facilitate actions that result in growth and profitability for both the region and company
· Provide internal communications to purchasing, operations and marketing in order to drive and accomplish key actions, strategies and objectives for the Region
· Work with vendors (existing and new) on product lead-times, spec, inventory and pricing in order to support Regional sales strategy and drive sales growth and profitability
· Execute day-to-day procurement activities to support company-wide inventory management needs
· Product system maintenance in Inventory Management System (IMS)
· Identify optimized put-ups for inventory to assist operational flow
· Identify scrap opportunities
· Maintaining Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) reporting to manage inventory to appropriate levels and achieve turns target
· Establish working relationships with existing & new vendors
· Report on key inventory KPI’s
· Vendor price negotiation
· Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices
· Collaborate with other functions/departments to ensure all inventory needs are met
· Assist with functions including RMA processing, allocations, expediting, receiving scheduling, stock transfers, etc.
· Coordinate the efficient operation of the branch by maintaining confidential branch files, ordering supplies, maintaining manuals and performing necessary clerical duties relevant to the region
What You’ll Need:
· Minimum 10 years industry experience required including order fulfillment and tracking.
· Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work streams and prioritize multiple and conflicting tasks
· Experience in inventory management
· Must possess clear business writing skills and ability to convey ideas in a concise and clear way
· Must be proficient in MS Office products and ERP systems
· A calm, level-headed demeanor and positive attitude when dealing with stressful situations
· Demonstrated team building skills with both inter-and-intra-department personnel
· Proven ability to negotiate vender pricing
· Bachelor’s Degree required or appropriate professional experience
Besides earning a competitive wage, Omni Cable offers these other great benefits:
- Competitive Medical / HSA / Dental / Vision / Prescription Plans
- RRSP Plan with Employer Match
- Onboarding, Mentorship, & Professional Development Programs
- Various Committee Leadership Opportunities
- Company-Wide Wellness Programs
- OmniCares Charitable Giving & Volunteer Opportunities (supported by the OmniCable Foundation)
- Passionate Support of Work / Life Balance
Applications are accepted on our website at www.omnicable.ca under the careers link
https://www.omnicable.ca/about-us/careers
Mission Statement: To empower shared success by being the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees through innovation and collaboration.