Associate Buyer
Fullscript
Inventory, Forecasting & Replenishment
- Execute forecast exception management, re-buying, and purchase order placement to support Canadian in-stock and inventory targets
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and replenishment signals within the planning and replenishment system
- Maintain required product in-stock service levels
- Track inventory, backorders, and at-risk SKUs, escalating issues, and proposing mitigation actions
- Manage assortment execution, including new item set-up, discontinued items, substitutions, and system updates
Purchase Order & System Execution
- Create, process, and maintain accurate purchase orders, including data entry and system flow
- Track and maintain outstanding purchase orders, expected receipt dates, and inbound visibility
- Ensure supplier files, contacts, pricing, and lead times remain current and accurate in all systems
- Support inbound execution and work with Distribution Centers on receiving accuracy and availability
Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with select supplier partners
- Review supplier performance, including fill rate, service level, lead time, and on-time delivery
- Work with suppliers to resolve availability issues, expedite shipments, and reduce backorders when needed
- Partner closely with Partner Management, Planning, and Warehouse Operations to support end-to-end execution
Financial & Discrepancy Management
- Assist with resolution of inbound discrepancies, including overages, shortages, damages, freight issues, and pricing variances
- Understand document flow within the supply chain (purchase orders, PO acknowledgements, PO shipments, and PO receipts) and support reconciliation where necessary
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Support service level, purchase history, and supplier performance reporting for internal tracking and supplier discussions
- Monitor general supply chain KPIs related to in-stock, inventory, and supplier execution
- Document processes and support system and execution enhancements as the business scales
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or related roles (internships/co-ops welcomed)
- Strong analytical, financial, and mathematical skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office, with strong Excel skills
- Comfort working in ERP and supply chain planning systems; NetSuite experience a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment
What we can offer you
- Generous PTO and competitive pay
- Fullscript’s RRSP match program for financial health
- Flexible benefits package and workplace wellness program
- Training budget and company-wide learning initiatives
- Discount on Fullscript catalog of products
- Ability to work Wherever You Work Well*
40000 - 62000 CAD a year
