Inventory & Purchasing Assistant

Protec Dental Laboratories Ltd. is a growing full-service dental laboratory located in Olympic Village area. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Inventory & Purchasing Assistant. The ideal candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, a natural curiosity and willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment as a team player and independently.

The Inventory & Purchasing Assistant will report to the General Manager

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure specific individual and common areas are adequately supplied with Sanitol, Mr. Clean, Cloths and Hand Sanitizers. These items are to be replenished within a timely manner.
• Monitor, input and reconcile inventory levels of materials, equipment and supplies using Fishbowl. Identify trends and inefficiencies and maintain strong communication with the Inventory & Purchasing Coordinators.
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish materials, equipment and supplies.
• Provides support with all activities during the purchasing, receiving and distribution process, such as creating purchase orders, monitoring transportation and invoice creation and follow-through.
• Provides support with cycle counts and semiannual full physical counts
• Layout storage space in a productive, logical manner and maintain it in the same manner.
• Manage and resolve internal and external issues by conducting an adequate investigation to provide stakeholders with an adequate resolution.
• Engage in professional and respectful communication with all stakeholders. Recognize and take every reasonable effort to diffuse a conflict solution, focusing on resolution.
• Populate Fishbowl with new parts and products on an as-needed basis.
• Provide support, training, and coaching feedback in distribution and receiving as needed. Adheres to company policies to lead by example.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment which focuses on delivering high levels of team engagement.
• Seek advice, input and feedback from the Inventory & Purchasing Coordinators when needed.

What You Will Need

• Must be physically fit and willing and able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience
• Post-secondary education and/or previous work experience in supply chain or purchasing is preferred.
• Current driver’s license with a good driving record (occasional delivery between company locations).
• Strong computer skills; experience setting up and using an inventory management system.
• Basic Excel knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building and telephone skills.
• Strong competency in reading and writing in English, as well as strong numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and make decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented and understands the importance of accuracy.
• Possesses a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism at all times.

The Perks

• Extended healthcare including medical and dental
• A great team
• Transit-friendly
• Lots of great eats in the neighbourhood

Job Type

• Full-time Monday to Friday during business hours (8:00am-5:00pm)

COVID-19 considerations: Protec staff must follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, which include a mandatory mask-wearing policy in all common areas including their work stations. In the case of any staff being sick within the last two weeks, they must follow the recommendations set out by our Health Authorities.