Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

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Company Overview

Since incorporation in 2003, LuminUltra has been a leading manufacturer and thought-leader in the biotech industry, developing molecular diagnostic products and services to help people all over the world better manage pathogen-based threats. Headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, LuminUltra is a global company with satellite operations in Baltimore, Miami, Paris, London, and Melbourne.

Armed with dedicated ownership, a talented team, and a solid foundation, LuminUltra’s best-in-class solutions are being used in multiple industries to identify issues before they become problems, utilizing fast, accurate tests to identify, address and validate microbiological control solutions. By providing rapid, accurate microbiological testing solutions, LuminUltra works to fulfill its core purpose ’to create peace of mind so we can all work, live and play with confidence’.

LuminUltra is currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to join our Supply Chain Team.

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist Role could be based in Canada or the United States and would include a combination of remote and onsite work.

As a key member of LuminUltra’s Supply Chain Team, reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, the Purchasing & Logistics Specialistwill have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee on-time and on-budget delivery of inbound procured products including the matching of goods received and paid with purchase orders for all goods ordered.
• Project production requirements and maintain inventory levels per sales forecasts to balance impact on cash flow and minimize variances.
• Ensure 100% compliance with company’s Delegation of Authority (DoA) policy and procedures.
• Oversee strong supplier network c/w backup suppliers and routinely negotiate supplier contracts to ensure company is not competitively disadvantaged.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers (e.g., production, sales).
• Drive supplier quality programs and score cards to achieve zero NCR’s on procured products.
• Analyze company’s purchasing trends to develop and implement cost reduction strategies involving cross functional teams to achieve year-over-year cost reduction goals.
• Meet and exceed operating budgets and cost-of-goods sold targets.
• Prepare documents for shipping, including customs documents.
• Research trade and logistics requirements for entry into new countries.
• Assist with processing orders received via email or telephone.
• Prepare invoices to be sent to customers.
• Maintain/update Free Trade Agreements and create origin verification documents.
• Manage export permit applications.
• Manage CARNETS applications.
• Maintain/update all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, TSCA, FCC, IATA.
• Manage Chamber of Commerce origin documents and applications.
• Administrative functions associated with day-to-day operations tasks.
• Data entry and manipulation to support purchasing, production, warehouse management, fulfillment, and other related functions.
• Drive capacity-building activities to improve throughput and profitability.
• Coordinate, participate and/or assist with improvement projects and activities as directed.
• Maintain, organize, and store company files and records.

As the ideal candidate, you possess the following qualifications and skills:

• College education in a related field or combination of education and experience.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in a similar logistics role.
• Must have outbound freight experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, represent the organization, act decisively and influence colleagues.
• Document management experience, preferably using Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Strong organizational & time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using Sage50 and Salesforce CRM an asset.
• Must be customer service oriented, prior experience in customer service a strong asset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 2022-03-31