Junior Materials Specialist
Squamish, Canada
Entry Level · Full time
Posted 2 years ago
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Grow your career.  Be the difference.  Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS TM technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions.  Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies

Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values.  

At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team.  

 

Position Scope

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a key role within a team that supports the planning, logistics and storage of the flow of goods & services within the purchasing portfolio.  We are responsible for the full procurement cycle from initial purchasing discussions with stakeholders & vendors, through to proper receipt of goods & services, and returns of unsatisfactory products as necessary, as well as the storage & warehousing of inventory.

Your time will be spent assisting in purchasing, inventory and warehousing activities along with administrative tasks (training provided where necessary). This position relies heavily on ERP and CMMS Systems that we use to capture our data. Our facility operates 24/7.  Occasional weekend or on call shifts may be required at times.  

 

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively across multiple disciplines and levels of authority to confirm the accuracy of orders, receipts, and inventory.
  • Prepare and issue Purchase Orders & Subcontracts based on stakeholders needs and inventory requirements.
  • Centrally maintain documents and reports that will be used to administer all aspects of the order function.
  • Assist with category management, expediting and logistics. 
  • Ensure shipments are received in good condition, cross-reference product deliveries with purchase orders.
  • Follow up and maintain records for receipts, shipments, inventory, and materials management matters.
  • Shipping/receiving duties may include lifting and handling of products for transport and storage, and may require the use of shop equipment i.e., dollies, pallet jacks, forklift, and overhead crane.
  • Allocating, picking, and expediting of product for internal work orders.
  • Cleaning, organizing, and restructuring warehouse areas as needed.
  • Assisting in maintaining inventory levels.
  • Assisting in inventory counts, investigate variances

 

Qualifications

  Education

  • 2+ years of post-secondary education or equivalent an asset.     

  Experience:    

  • 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing, administrative, warehousing and shipper/receiver role.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and administer a task priority list.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Excellent computer skills and use of Microsoft Office and its applications.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently towards deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Forklift experience: driving, rigging & slinging, safe working procedures is an asset.
  • Shipping, storage, and handling of chemicals, WHMIS and TDG Training an asset.
  • Familiarity with accounting or purchasing management software is an asset (Dynamics & FIIX).

 

Key Competencies

  • Recognize and implement best value sources of goods & services.
  • Communicate with key stakeholders and decision makers (as required).
  • Contribute to bottom-line efficiency through communication and processes.

 

Joining Carbon Engineering provides you more than a career – it’s a calling for those who are ready to make a difference in climate action.  We provide hope.   

 

Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

Carbon Engineering
Carbon Engineering is a clean energy company.
Size:  11-50 employees
Year Founded:  2009
Investors
First Round Capital
Bill Gates
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
WUTIF
Lowercase Capital
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