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We are hiring a Purchasing & Operations Assistant for our Burnaby client. This will be a contract opportunity with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent position. Starting with a focus on supporting Operations and gradually moving to also provide assistance to the Purchasing team, this is a great opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience looking to expand their Purchasing and Ops experience.
About The Position
- Create and manage purchase orders, monitor open orders, and follow up with vendors on status, lead times, and documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and support timely order fulfillment.
- Maintain accurate inventory information and support inventory adjustments, cycle counts, item setup, and transfers.
- Prepare and review shipping and receiving documentation and coordinate shipments with couriers, carriers, and logistics providers.
- Monitor shipments, follow up on delays, and assist with customs or documentation issues as required.
- Prepare and distribute purchasing, inventory, and operational reports.
- Maintain accurate information across ERP, WMS, and internal tracking systems.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in orders, inventory, and documentation.
- Support warehouse, production, receiving, returns, and year-end inventory activities.
- Organize and maintain purchasing, inventory, and shipping documentation.
- Assist with vendor reviews, process improvements, and other operational projects.
- Provide general administrative and vacation coverage support across the operations team
The Requirements.
- Post-secondary education in administration, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related administrative role.
- Working knowledge of purchase orders, vendor coordination, inventory, and shipping processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with ERP or WMS systems is an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Position is fully in office.
Compensation
- Annual salary range $55,000 – $60,000
- Should the position become permanent, this employer offers excellent benefits, competitive vacation, and RSP matching.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.