Our purpose is simple:To enrich the lives of our partners. Zelus is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

As a member of the purchasing team as a new Zelus family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills and backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• To ensure timely purchasing of goods and services
• Ensure that all items purchased are received into various systems timely
• Ensure that items purchased are physically received and pricing is accurate and agreed upon
• To only commit company funds at fair market value for items/services, through competitive bids, historical review, or direction of management
• Ensure that purchasing of goods and services is within the Limits of Authority of the individuals requesting items
• Ensure that inventory levels are sufficient to support the customer, but low enough that all inventory turns regularly
• Ensure that all sales enquiries are completed and responded to promptly
• Ensuring follow up on important task or issues
• Confidentiality
• Purchasing of goods and services as directed
• Ensuring pricing and sale costs are accurate within the Zelus operating system
• Review of all invoicing documents that cannot be matched to the committed purchase order
• Review of inventory levels for all components, along with judging whether items should be held in inventory
• Respond to all customer RFQs with costs for parts and/or services
• Issue and follow up on all shipments to ensure all sales are properly costed and invoiced
• Assists in monitoring possible company contracts
• Answering general telephone calls and redirecting as required
• Safety Specific:
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment, free of potential hazards
  • Adhere to office safety procedures, including emergency evacuation routes, fire drills, and building safety protocols
  • Actively look for and report potential hazards in the workplace
  • Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses immediately
  • Practice proper ergonomics to prevent strain injuries
  • Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations and company safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED

• Secondary school diploma or high school equivalent as a minimum
• Post-secondary education in purchasing/inventory/accounting/logistics
• Five years experience in various office roles
• Maintain a level of education necessary to keep pace company requirements
• Working with co-workers to ensure timely completion of purchasing/sales/inventory/accounting tasks
• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed
• Proficient computer skills
• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of standard purchasing/inventory/accounting/logistics practices and procedures
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills critical thinking

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company Perks and Discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan / DPSP Plan
• Company BBQ's and Social Events
• Family, friendly environment
• Tool/Safety Boot Allowance
• and much more....

Zelus Material Handling provides accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and human resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.