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This opportunity would appeal to individuals with experience in a parts and inventory, shipping and receiving and customer focused sales environment. You will thrive with an ever changing work day where no two days are the same, utilizing your skills and knowledge to implement new processes and streamline for work efficiencies and are challenged as a continuous learner where you are not afraid to take on new responsibilities and roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
Main Areas of Responsibility
While not inclusive, the main responsibilities of this position include:
Processing parts orders for inventory or customer requirements
Preparing and processing quotes for customer orders
Sourcing vendors and negotiating pricing
Conducting all inventory control processes; inventory counts; inventory handling; ordering and data entry into inventory system via AccPac Sage
Warehouse duties including shipping and receiving, loading and unloading using forklifts and/or manually
Picking, packing and shipping customer orders and processing related paperwork
Preparing customer invoices and performing associated data entry tasks
Preferred Qualifications
2-3 years experience in a parts inventory, warehouse, shipping receiving or similar position
Strong customer service orientation and professionalism when dealing with customers whether in person or via telephone
Experience with computerized accounting and inventory management
Knowledge of general equipment parts and mechanical acumen in order to assist with custom fabrication projects
Attention to detail, organization and time management skills
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Ability to operate forklift and other material handling equipment
Valid driver license and own vehicle.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Purchasing Clerk Specific Skills
- Review requisition orders for accuracy
- Process purchases
- Prepare purchase orders
- Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
- Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
- Calculate costs of orders
- Complete and process international purchase orders
- Knowledge of Canada Customs regulations and guidelines
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Provide information on materials available
- Perform routine clerical duties
- Provide customer service
- Keep shop and warehouse clean
- Prepare price quotations
- Complete sales transactions
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Work Setting
- Private sector
Inventory Clerk Specific Skills
- Reconcile calculated inventories with physical counts
- Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
- Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
- Maintain stock rotation
- Dispose of and account for outdated stock
- Compile inventory reports
- Knowledge of Canada Customs regulations and guidelines
- Unpack items received
- Verify receipts and packing slips
- Place stock on shelves
- Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
- Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
- Pack items for shipping and distribution
- Liaising with Canada Customs
Work Location Information
- In shop
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
Work Site Environment
- Noisy
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned