Job Description

Purchasing Specialist

RAB Design Lighting Inc. ("RAB") is hiring a Purchasing Specialist.

Key duties and responsibilities include the following:

Ensuring the quantity of inventory is on hand is appropriate and ordering replenishment inventory when necessary using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and demand forecasting; Ensure data associated with inventory is correct such as country of origin; tariff codes, SKU classification; weights and measurements; Identifying, communicating, and resolving inventory issues in a timely basis in collaboration with various stakeholders including external logistics providers and suppliers; as well as internal New Product, Customer Service, and Logistics teams; Determine landed cost of inventory based on the exchange rate and freight costs; Identify process improvements and support team members; Reconcile variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, FOB cost, Inco terms, Terms of Payment); Work closely and collaborate with Engineering and New Product Teams to ensure purchased items meet technical specifications and compliance requirements; Build relationships with overseas providers and following up on purchase orders when necessary; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand large project requirements and align procurement activities with project timelines.

About RAB Design:

RAB is a Canadian owned and operated company based in Toronto. RAB designs, manufactures, imports and distributes a large selection of quality lighting and construction goods across Canada and to the United States. The company prides itself on an inclusive culture and lives its values of .

Compensation:

Compensation will be between $55,000 and $70,000 and is commensurate with experience. In addition, the Company pays 100% of health and dental insurance plan premiums.

The role will be based in the office with the possibility of an agreed upon work at home arrangement of 1-2 days a week to be determined.

Benefits include:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Vision Care Free on-site parking

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have the following skills and background:

3+ years of purchasing related experience, preferably in the electrical/construction industry; Experience should include understanding of the full procurement process and related logistics issues; Post secondary educational background in supply chain management or business-related; Experience with an ERP system; Intermediate excel skills (i.e. xlookup/vlookups, pivot tables) Some familiarity with Canadian and US tariff codes, USMCA documentation requirements, duty drawback submissions; Clear and succinct communication skills, both written and verbal; Collaborative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment; Enthusiasm, punctuality, organizational skills, analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site parking Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with customs brokers & using HS codes? Do you have 3 years experience purchasing inventory from overseas suppliers, including some working experience in Canada? Do you have intermediate excel skills (data management, pivot tables, complex formulas ?
Work Location: In person