Mackow Industries Hiring for Sales & Purchasing Assistant at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy working with people? Are you a friendly face and have a positive and helpful way about you? We are looking for someone who is very detail-oriented, organized, and personable. If you enjoy variety and want to be a member of a great team, then please apply with your resume, cover letter and salary expectation.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a permanent, full-time Sales & Purchasing Assistant to perform a variety of functions to support the Sales, Purchasing and Production departments.

Main Job Duties:

Purchase Orders:

· Receive and review customer purchase orders to confirm clear job specifications, blueprints, price quotes, required delivery dates, and preferred delivery methods.

· Input purchase order information including inventory items, cost, and time requirements into the Travellers/DIR computer system.

· Print job schedules, internal order forms (Travellers), routing forms, job specifications and drawings.

· Collaborate with other functional teams to discuss current work, new work, and potential roadblocks with the stated responsibilities.

· Work on project planning/estimating with the sales team.

· System upkeep as per customer requests (date changes, expediting, answering questions).

· Work with the team to ensure on time delivery & expediting as well as reporting on those results.

Customer Service:

· Assist with customer inquiries, order accuracy and follow-up.

· Communicate with customers regarding orders and delivery fulfillment.

· Investigate and correct sales orders, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.

• Assist Sales department with customer feedback (issues, recognition, potential new projects, etc.)

Required Skills:

· 1-2 years of prior experience working in a similar customer service, procurement, or administrative support position in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.

· Solid computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Strong work ethic and ability to work on your own as well as in a team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (required)