MRO Clerk (Scheduler/Planner)

The replacement MRO clerk maintains inventory and attends for records of parts, tooling, consumables and services for plant operations. Responsible to keep accurate records of standard tools, parts and equipment stocks and replenishing as they reach reorder points. Establishes and maintains files of catalogs, samples, literature, and websites. Ships items for repair and/or transfer to other plants. Puts received items away and label in MRO.

Accountable for accuracy of inventory counts, orders placed, and equipment repair flow, including records of equipment sent to vendors, repair status, and receiving of repaired equipment. Assists with determining adequate standard inventory for daily operational demands. Maintains the low stock listing; stocks new parts and develops reorder points. Must ensure timely and ongoing communication with vendors to facilitate delivery orders.

Schedule and plan daily activities for tradesmen and contractors. Updates contractor board. Maintains contractor insurance, and WSIB certificates.

Responsibilities:

• Validates purchase requisitions, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, and maintains necessary records
• Evaluates supplier reliability and performance
• Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation
• Conducts major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions, prices and schedules
• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance
• Maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• May represent the organization as the primary contact on assigned contracts/subcontracts
• May provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters
• Supporting operations, bringing value through the suppliers (cost, on time delivery, quality) and contributing to the plant performance through the supplied products and services
• Identifying the market opportunities (economical, technological and geographical) to satisfy the plant needs
• Observe all Company policies and regulations - Always work in a safe manner and ensure compliance with established safety rules, policies and procedures.

This is not a purchasing role; responsibilities include preparing requisitions and managing inventory once materials arrive.

• High School Graduate/GED.
• One (1) year of general purchasing experience. Prefer experience with equipment and repair parts.
• Experience with ERP and/or automated purchasing system.
• Knowledge of VMI programs, both from an implementation and tracking standpoint.
• Must have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, utilizing a CMMS system.
• Must be able to obtain knowledge of working equipment and repair parts identification terms.
• Requires a participative, detail-oriented team player with excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Rate of pay is $33.11/hour

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Location of work is in Paris, Ontario: Mitten Building Products,  70 Curtis Ave N, Paris ON N3L 3V3

• The role is split approximately 50/50 between office-based work and stockroom duties.
• The office is located just outside the production area.
• The stockroom is situated within the production environment.
• Working conditions in the stockroom vary seasonally and can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

This opening is an existing vacancy. 

Mitten Inc. is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.