About the Company:
Stirling Marathon is a proudly Canadian, family-owned, and rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of high-quality home appliances. Based in Elora, Ontario, our Stirling, Marathon, and Epic brands are sold at over 400 National and Independent appliance retailers across Canada. We are honoured to be bringing appliance manufacturing back to Canada, delivering products that showcase exceptional quality, engineering, and performance under our STIRLING and MARATHON brands.
Our culture is committed to working together as a team, treating our customers and each other with respect, and creating a positive, supportive work environment. We value and reward; hard work, innovation, and dedication, while making sure we have some fun along the way. If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions matter and you can grow alongside a passionate team, you’ve found the right place.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Purchaser & Scheduler is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities, managing production work orders, and supporting production scheduling to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role works closely with production, inventory, finance, and suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed, work orders are accurately maintained, and production schedules are executed effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Create and manage production work orders to support manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinate production schedules and priorities with manufacturing teams to ensure on-time completion.
- Monitor material requirements and inventory levels to ensure components and supplies are available for production.
- Monitor work order progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand, material availability, or production constraints.
- Purchase raw materials, components, packaging, and operational supplies as required.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding lead times, order status, and delivery commitments, while ensuring this information is accurately maintained in our ERP system.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within our ERP system.
- Review demand forecasts and production requirements to support purchasing decisions.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and turnover.
- Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
- Update and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), work orders, and production-related data.
- Coordinate urgent material purchases and production changes as required.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, inventory management, and production processes.
- Coordinate with overseas vendors, with occasional after-hours communication as needed.
- Coordinate and maintain consistent communication with vendors from order placement through to final delivery, ensuring timelines and expectations are met.
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain processes.
- Proficiency in Mandarin is considered a strong asset.
What We Offer:
- Modern factory environment with advanced equipment, processes, and automation.
- Competitive wages and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Flexible hours and summer hours.
- Company BBQ’s and events.
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
