Purchasing and Logistics Associate - Contract

Westlake

The Role

Overview

Support purchasing & logistics: orders, inventory, freight, vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • issue resolution
  • freight logistics
  • purchase orders
  • vendor coordination
  • inventory management
  • reporting

Tasks

-Issue Resolution & Credit Management: Investigate and resolve product-related issues and support the Operations Associate with outstanding supplier credits. -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. -Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Prepare purchase orders, verify pricing and invoices, and communicate with vendors to obtain product details and delivery schedules. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication between purchasing departments, collaborate with suppliers and branches, and assist with finance reports to clear month-end invoices. -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.

Requirements

  • high school
  • university degree
  • 3 years
  • logistics
  • communication
  • teamwork

What You Bring

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

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Housing

Infrastructure

Building Products

Pipe & Fittings

Global Compounds

Residential Construction

Flexible Packaging

Rigid Packaging

Automotive Products

Healthcare Products

Wind Energy Materials

Water Treatment

Coatings

Durable Goods

Non-durable Goods

Swimming Pools

Drinking Water

Food Processing

Chemical Delivery Equipment

Tablet Chlorination Equipment