Full-Time

Admin Assistant/Receptionist

Waterworks

Posted on 5/12/2026

Wolseley Canada

Wolseley Canada

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Forecasting
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A minimum of two (2) years related experience in purchasing/buying
  • Proficiency using a variety of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Access
  • Working knowledge of purchasing, warehouse and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
  • An ability to display a customer service attitude toward the branches and to identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions to meet the customer/branch expectations
  • The ability to adapt to change and self-awareness
  • This position requires the satisfactory criminal record check; a record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position
Responsibilities
  • Understand all lines assigned to purchase; build the best relationship with the vendors, and ensure all daily commitments to the supply chains are met including inventory replenishment and branch requests
  • Review items for replenishment from vendors and expediting vendor POs
  • Understand and managing specific inventory and service-related KPI’s such as Inventory Investment and DOI
  • Forecast future demand using analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Understand the various types of distribution centre programs (sole, primary, alternate) and using the tools to maximize the branch compliance
  • Work with Vendor Costing to ensure costing is up to date with costs C quotes
  • Represent the company in a professional manner while ensuring quality customer service
  • Understand impact of Accounts Payable to Purchase Order variances and works with Finance to resolve effectively
Desired Qualifications
  • CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) Certification is an asset
  • Working knowledge of Syntax and WMS High Jump is an asset
  • Distribution/Supply chain experience is an asset
  • Fluency in both French and English would be an asset

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burlington, Canada

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • DispatchTrack boosts efficiency 20% following Ferguson success.
  • Brampton DC supports rising GTA construction demand.
  • Jeffrey Gallanty's logistics expertise enhances HVAC inventory management.

What critics are saying

  • Ferguson erodes share via exclusive contracts in 12-24 months.
  • Alex Nahvi's issues cause 15-20% Toronto sales drop in 6-12 months.
  • Amazon Business cuts prices 20-30%, compressing margins in 12-18 months.

What makes Wolseley Canada unique

  • Wolseley Canada launched DispatchTrack on April 13, 2026, for real-time delivery tracking.
  • Opened 180,000 sq ft Brampton DC to enable same-day Toronto deliveries.
  • Introduced 'Renewables by Wolseley' tapping 25% heat pump sales growth.

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