National Engineered Fasteners Hiring for Senior Materials Planner / Buyer at Breslau, ON Full Time

Position Overview:

Looking for a dynamic and flexible candidate to join our Supply Chain team in a senior who will have a variety of core responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a key contributor with helping improve Purchasing, Materials Planning and Inventory Analysis, while also providing guidance and leadership within the Purchasing Team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Procurement of goods required to support ongoing production and or new product development
• Managing Inventory Levels and supporting Inventory Objectives; all warehouse locations
• Managing and Developing Supplier Relationships
• Mitigate Expedited Freight Costs
• Managing / Coordinating Logistics from Offshore partnerships
• Other duties as assigned

Key Skills / Core Competencies:

• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize
• Program solving
• Decision making
• Works well under pressure
• Strong computer skills (Excel)

• Ability to work independently and within a team

Education / Experience:

• Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain & Operations Management
• 5 ~ 10 years’ experience as Materials / Inventory Planner, preferably with Automotive experience
• Advanced Excel Skills considered an asset
• Familiarity with Fasteners considered a benefit
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001, CPG considered an asset
• Familiarity with both a Production and Distribution environment considered an asset

Company Overview:

National Engineered Fasteners Group (NEF) is a firm dedicated to providing innovative and cost-effective engineered fastening solutions to global manufacturers. Founded in 1996 by owners and staff with extensive fastener experience, NEF has established both exclusive and non-exclusive distribution relationships with many leading North American and European manufacturers. NEF offers over 50,000 different fasteners and fastener-related tools, including both standard and non-standard custom-manufactured engineered items, from office and warehouse facilities in Breslau.

Factory-trained staff with years of fastener experience provides customers with personal and professional service, supported with a national network of factory sales representatives.

NEF service capabilities provide their customers with access to the following:

• a broad range of fasteners and fastener tools available from stock
• inventory management programs
• same day shipping
• samples and engineering drawings available
• factory-trained and experienced staff
• toll free lines
• 24 hour support for contract customers

The NEF Commitment:

NEF is committed to providing our customers with the proper fastening solutions. We will supply quality products at competitive prices, delivered on time, supported with a high level of customer service and handled by product-knowledgeable staff.

National Engineered Fasteners welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks, barriers, sign in protocols, social distancing

Experience:

• Purchasing / Planning: 5 years (preferred)
• Leadership: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No