ENTRY LEVEL Purchasing/Inside Sales Assistant

at  Russel Metals

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an “as is” basis.

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Competitive Salaries
• Attractive Profit Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Pension Plan with employer matching
• Company Stock Purchase through payroll deduction
• Scholarship Program
• Educational Reimbursement Program
  We are currently seeking a motivated and results oriented individual for the position of Purchasing/Inside Sales Assistant within our Specialty, Milspec, and Chain Branch, located in Burlington. This is a full time, permanent position working Monday - Friday; daytime hours reporting to the Branch Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong customer focus with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask with proven time management skills to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills (Specifically MS Excel).
• Advanced problem-solving abilities.

• Manage the inventory levels by product to satisfy future sales requirements while maintaining effective asset control.
• Responsible for the complete and accurate preparation of all documentation pertaining to the purchase and/or revisions of inventory requirements.
• Be familiar with all relevant suppliers, their product ranges and capabilities while exploring opportunities with new suppliers for products and services.
• Coordinate, negotiate and issue proper documentation to satisfactorily settle any claims.
• Identify and communicate slow moving items to prevent sludge.
• Support Purchasing /Inventory Management for all aspects of the three business units
• Support Inside Sales for all three business units
• Ensure outstanding customer service is provided by developing rapport with customers and suppliers
• Effective communication and negotiation skills in dealing with internal and external customers and suppliers