What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Red Rover Recruitment?
Our client is one of North America’s largest and fastest-growing privately owned contract manufacturers, producing household cleaning and personal care products for many of the biggest names in retail. The company has a strong presence across multiple facilities, including FDA-regulated operations in the USA and Canada.
Now poised to double in size, the company is experiencing rapid expansion and partners with some of the largest retailers, offering team members the opportunity to make a real impact in a high-growth environment. If you’re strategic, results-driven, and excited by innovation, this is your chance to grow with a leader in the consumer goods manufacturing space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Material Coordination: Coordinate the release and on-time delivery of packaging materials from suppliers to align with the production schedule and MRP requirements.
- MRP Management: Review the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system report daily to determine material needs and execute purchase releases.
- Supplier Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers regarding releases, delivery schedules, and expediting orders. Proactively communicate any supplier delays to Scheduling, Production, and Sales teams.
- Inventory Control: Maintain optimal inventory levels of materials to support production while avoiding overstock. Request cycle counts as needed to ensure system inventory accuracy.
- Quality & Accuracy Assurance:
- Communicate any material quality issues to the appropriate supplier and the Purchasing Manager.
- Verify the accuracy of system receipts against supplier Bills of Lading (BoLs).
- Ensure all incoming materials from suppliers are properly labeled according to standards.
- Data Management: Accurately input all material releases to suppliers in a timely manner and communicate any price changes to the Purchasing Manager.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems is essential.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage constantly changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, especially when expediting materials or resolving delivery issues.
