Materials Coordinator

Little River

Casual

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Materials Coordinator. This position is responsible for purchasing a variety of goods and services within established limits and authority; ships; receives and records the movement of corporate goods and maintains inventories.

As a Material Coordinator, you directly report to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Process purchasing transactions by reviewing, checking and analyzing requisitions; assists requisitioners to develop product and service specifications; checks all current inventories for availability; and initiates orders with Corporate contracts
• Expedites the purchasing process; determines contract terms and conditions, invites tenders; using standard forms, writes contract agreements within the establishment limits and authority; and awards and/or recommends awards depending on complexity of the contract
• Ships, receives and records the movement of goods by organizing, consolidating and coordinating transportation inbound and outbound; loads and unloads trucks; operates a range of motorized equipment for movement and storage of goods; picks, packs and marks orders as required; and maintains recordkeeping systems as appropriate
• Monitors approved vendor performance; receives, inspects and verifies shipments; and reconciles discrepancies with vendors
• Performs an inventory control functions utilizing computerized sytstems by monitoring, recording and performing cycle counts and resolving discrepancies; maintaining stock reotation; ensures optimum inventory levels and usage of the warehouse space; maintains parts catalogue and technical reference manual; and performs housekeeping duties
• Procedures to vendors and internal clients for compliance purposes; and coordinates and/or produces reports
• May be requires, as some locations, to operate tool cribs by recording issues and returns, and maintaining tools and equipment
• May provide orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees
• Other related duties as may be assigned from time to time

What you bring to the team

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including technical information, in a manner that is complete, clear and concise
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals to achieve corporate goals
• Ability to effectively organize and mange one’s own workload independently, taking into consideration multiple tasks, change in priorities, deadlines and available resources to ensure efficient completion of tasks
• Ability to recognize sensitive information and maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality using fair business practices
• Ability to asses situations, assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze potential problems and solutions making independent decisions and take appropriate actions
• Ability to identify and recommend changes to policies, procedures and systems to meet corporate and customer needs
• Ability to enter, manipulate and retrieve computer data in a quick and accurate manner using current standard BCF Oracle and Maxximo software
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate level
• Working knowledge of inventory management, warehouse practices and buying principles
• Working knowledge of relevant trade and engineering materials and equipment
• Strong team orientation
• Ability to work well under pressure

Education

BC or inter-provincial TQ in industrial/automotive warehousing; or Certificate in purchasing plus considerable experience in an industrial environment; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

A valid driver’s license, with a clean abstract

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 26, 2024.

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At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. BC Ferries supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.