Title: Purchasing Assistant
Reports to: Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Supervisor
Based at: BoemBerry Farms Inc., Kingsville, Ontario.
Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which will include some Saturdays.
Date Revised: December 24, 2021
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Create Purchase Orders and Sales Orders for all Mucci locations
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Maintain CHEP pallet and RPC reporting on a weekly basis
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Provide support for procurement and inventory control when required
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Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
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Performs various administrative functions, relating to daily, weekly, monthly and year-end activities
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Assisting continuous improvement team with tag issues
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Month end report for farm inventory reconciliations and reports for management
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Order and track CHEP pallets
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Monthly Inventory counting and costing of all locations
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Any other tasks and responsibilities requested by Management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Strong computer skills knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Windows and Famous
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Reporting of inventory and costing at the end of each month using Microsoft Excel
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Strong communication skills with staff and Grower members to ensure the daily supplies of all packaging related materials
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Able to meet Company and or Customer tasks and deadlines
Physical Abilities:
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Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
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Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
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Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
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Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time
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Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F
Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.
Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.
Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.
