Job Description

Company Overview

Shaver Industries is a leading Canadian company in the manufacturing and distribution of environmental protection systems. With a proven track record since 1986, we are committed to sustainability and innovation in our operations.

Summary

The

Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

plays a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement, transportation, and inventory flow of raw materials and finished goods across Shaver Industries' facilities in

Canada, the USA, and Ireland

.
This role supports production planning, supplier management, and logistics coordination while maintaining compliance with

USMCA

,

CETA

, and other trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities1. Purchasing & Procurement

Source and purchase raw materials (PVC, steel, aluminum, hardware, packaging, etc.) based on MRP forecasts. Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and manage purchase order lifecycles. Review and approve purchase requisitions, ensuring alignment with lead time and cost targets. Conduct vendor performance reviews (pricing accuracy, on-time delivery, quality). Coordinate custom materials and special-order components with engineering and production teams.

2. Logistics Coordination

Manage inbound and outbound shipments (LTL, courier, and international freight). Work with

UPS WorldShip

,

FedEx Ship Manager

, and LTL carriers to schedule pickups and track deliveries. Prepare and verify shipping documentation including

commercial invoices

,

packing slips

, and

certificates of origin

. Optimize freight costs through carrier analysis and route planning. Ensure compliance with

customs regulations

,

export control

, and trade documentation standards.

3. Inventory & ERP Management

Monitor stock levels and reorder points within

NetSuite ERP

. Assist with

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

receiving and transfers between Canada, USA, and Ireland locations. Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts. Support production scheduling and forecasting with accurate material availability reporting.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Sales to align material supply with project schedules. Support rollout of new ERP modules (e.g., MRP, WMS, CADLink). Provide data analysis and reporting to support management decisions on cost control and logistics efficiency.

Qualifications

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Operations.

Experience:

3-7 years in purchasing/logistics within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Systems:

ERP experience (NetSuite preferred), advanced Excel, and carrier platforms (UPS, FedEx, LTL portals).

Knowledge:

Import/export procedures, Incoterms, HS Codes, and trade compliance (USMCA/CETA).

Skills:

Negotiation, communication, analytical problem-solving, and multitasking in fast-paced operations.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Experience:

Logistics: 2 years (required) Procurement: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person