Who We Are…

As a "sister" company to Umbra LLC, Transcontinental Hardware (TCH) is a distributor of ATA-case, electromechanical and industrial hardware selling to North American original equipment manufacturers as well as a supplier of foam packaging. TCH fulfills customer requirements from its warehouse facilities in Buffalo, Calgary, Dallas, Montréal and Toronto.

Here's Your Challenge …

Do you enjoy administrative work where you are supporting a busy Purchasing team?

Are you proud of your top-notch Excel and computer system skills?

What you'll do to be successful…

Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will maintain all Purchase Orders and Inventory computerized records, systems and paperwork for the Purchasing group.

What you'll deliver …

• Set up and maintain product and vendor information in company database.
• Analyze stock levels and place purchase orders for office and warehouse supplies from approved suppliers
• Purchase inventory of assigned categories of product
• Negotiate with new and current vendors to secure lowest prices while maintaining high quality
• Manage Cycle counting for all warehouses; obtaining counts, reconciling numbers, resolving discrepancies
• Prepare required Excel reports, and Daily Sales reports, Weekly inventory report, and Monthly purchasing report
• Perform filing and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you'll bring …

• Equivalent of completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma program in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, Business Administration or another related field
• 1 year of experience in general office administration involving data and inventory system maintenance is strongly preferred with a strong aptitude to learn on the job
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel pivot tables and V lookups, and good understanding of ERP and MRP systems and reporting tools are required; MXP knowledge is an asset
• Solid business acumen with proven analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously with high attention to detail
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team within strict deadlines
• Polished, professional presentation with well-developed oral and written English communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills and a strong sense of urgency with a customer service mindset
• Indisputable integrity as well as credibility and demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude
• Entrepreneurial spirit with preferred expertise in electrical components and industrial hardware

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount