Buyer / Material Planner

Master Flo Valve Inc. is currently seeking a full-time permanent Buyer / Material Planner to work with our team in Edmonton, AB.

What Master Flo offers YOU:

• Competitive compensation package, including a RRSP match program, profit sharing program, dental care, vision care, and extended health care
• Job security: have peace of mind working for a stable company that has been in business for over 45 years!
• The chance to work for a global leader while enjoying the benefits of a privately-owned business
• A team-first positive working environment where ingenuity and entrepreneurial thinking are rewarded with career advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to play a key role in helping the world's leading energy producers meet their most challenging flow management requirements
• Flexible work hours available after 6 months of employment

Work Conditions:

• Monday to Friday, 8 hour days
• Flexible work hours available after 6 months of employment. Work 8 hours per day within our core work hours.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with the Sales Team providing pricing and delivery of parts to be consolidated in quoting finished valves to our clients.
• Responsible for file and tracking quotes in a manner for easy access for review and execution at time of order receipts.
• Maintain Purchase Info Records data to support SAP Notification/Costing
• Shared responsibility of updating planning report for buyer to action for managing materials as required.
• Support Supply Chain with strategic sourcing developments.
• Review MRP daily, issue purchase orders and work orders as required per production plan / customer needs.
• Actively participate in KOM meeting, Coordinate and communicate with sales & project management team. Feedback shall be communicated to team members on special requirements, inventory requirements and changes orders.
• Review and action material component quotes for sales in a timely manner.
• Work with the Sales Team to ensure quote accurately represent customer requirements.
• Develop, organize, and maintain material quote system provided by sales team.
• Assist in preparing and update monthly planning reports for buyer to execute on.
• Ensure ERP system information is current and accurate.  Update, verify and utilize the ERP system to place orders and identify buy situations for product lines
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years progressive experience in a purchasing environment
• Post-secondary education in Materials Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and/or Supply Chain would be preferred.
• Two or more years manufacturing experience in an oilfield environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of material specifications for castings, forgings and raw material and basic understanding of API, ANSI, ASME and ISO requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of international sourcing and purchasing experience is preferred.
• Analytical skills, ability to work with forecasts, purchase history, and use of patterns is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP software systems. Experience in SAP would be an asset.
• Must be able to adapt and react to constantly changing details and priorities, with the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a busy environment.
• Team player with independence, assertiveness, and personal motivation
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.