Buyer/Planner - Maternity Leave
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Department: Purchasing
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: Cambridge
Reporting To: Steve Caldeira
Description
Since 1869, CGT has been one of the world’s leading producers of polymeric coated fabrics and films for automotive and industrial applications in the global marketplace.
CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.
CGT is an indispensable partner to the polymer product and coated fabrics industry. Approximately 1200 employees engage and service diverse and unique markets throughout the world: from our global headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada to our production facilities in China, Texas and France. CGT addresses the global demand for our products which enable greater flexibility in response to the needs of our marketplace worldwide. Through our dynamic proprietary process and creative culture, we deliver timely and innovative solutions that transform the performance, quality, and sensory experience of coverstock surfaces.
We formulate custom thermoplastic sheeting using our customized capabilities to finish and combine with world class engineering, design, production, sales, and support. With a flexible operational footprint that enables us to target the highest level of quality and meet the most aggressive timeline.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Principal Accountabilities:
· Determines material requirements based on demand from production schedules.
· Ensures availability of all raw materials from intent to purchase to delivery and consumption.
· Monitors inventory levels, movement/usage of materials through operations and coordinates with purchasing to maintain adequate levels of raw materials to meet production cycle and overall production needs.
· Act as the prime liaison between the supplier and all internal departments, such as production, quality, engineering, etc., ensuring the coordination and timely delivery of all relevant information or concerns through to settlement and/or resolution.
· Manages supplier relations by monitoring and reporting reliability, cost, and delivery performance.
· Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
Qualifications (Knowledge & Experience):
· Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain, or Business essential
· PMAC designation an asset
· Minimum three (3) years of experience in raw material planning in a manufacturing environment; global automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
· Sound knowledge and understanding of global economic conditions, markets and commodities, the changes that occur daily and ultimately the impact on the organization due to long lead times, and other unforeseen circumstances.
· Direct purchasing experience and familiarity with SAP is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Proficient in SAP preferred or equivalent ERP system.
High degree of accuracy.
Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work ethic: Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and do what it takes to get the job done.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with all forms of communication (in-person, email, etc.).
Listening Skills: Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
Confidentiality/Trust: Must possess and display a high level of confidentiality - building and maintaining the trust and respect of employees is essential for success.
Calm under pressure: Maintains stability and diffuses stressful situations.
Flexibility/Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information
Analytical Skills: Exhibits a probing and inquisitive mind. Able to process facts & data.
Skills/attributes:
- Analytical mindset and ability to forecast or interpret potential problems
- Attention to detail/accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- Sense of urgency
- Focus on cost and reliability/performance
- Flexible, willing to go the ‘extra mile’
Working Conditions:
Work is generally required to be conducted within an office environment. There will be occasions where job responsibilities will require the need to enter the manufacturing plant. Plant PPE required where appropriate.
Standard 40-hour work week. Business activities may require flexibility to work additional hours.
All new employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Benefits:
Contract employment only - company benefits not applicable
Hybrid work schedule possible (following 3-month training period)
Company events
On-site parking
