Purchasing and Logistics Associate - Contract

Overview

Support purchasing and logistics, handling orders, inventory, freight, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• freight management
• sharepoint setup
• cost templates
• inventory management
• issue resolution

Tasks

-Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Prepare purchase orders, verify pricing and invoices, and communicate with vendors to obtain product details and delivery schedules. -Freight & Logistics: Make timely decisions to manage freight, dispatch RBS trucks, work with pre-established freight schedules, and maintain quoting systems for freight companies. Final booking confirmations are shared with branches. -Systems & Reporting Support: Assist in setting up SharePoint, maintain cost templates including uploads, and provide delivery information to RBS locations. -Inventory & Order Management: Support branches in managing inventory levels, expedite orders, and resolve issues related to missing, delayed, or damaged products. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between purchasing departments, collaborate with suppliers and branches, and assist with finance reports to clear month-end invoices. -Issue Resolution & Credit Management: Investigate and resolve product-related issues and support the Operations Associate with outstanding supplier credits.

Requirements

• high school
• teamwork
• logistics
• prioritization
• communication
• 3 years

What You Bring

-High School Diploma at a minimum - University degree or college diploma an asset -Ability to work effectively as member of a team -At least 3 years strong background and work experience in an office environment of Distribution/Logistics business -Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment -Strong active listening & communication skills – written and verbal

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About Westlake

-Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions. -Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products. -Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. -Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors. -Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings. -Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.

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