About Sienci Labs
We’re Sienci Labs. We break the rules around conventional manufacturing by creating new and innovative processes for small-scale mass manufacturing and closing the gap between idea and production. Our work revolves around creating hardware and software solutions designed to simplify and automate manufacturing so that businesses and consumers can more quickly innovate and bring products to market.
The Supply Chain Assistant will be in charge of working directly with our Supply Chain Manager and operations team to accelerate our production and inventory management in our manufacturing facility in Waterloo.
***To apply, please provide your resume and cover letter. Applications without these two items will not be considered.***
Only applicants of interest will be contacted.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Management Assistant is responsible for coordinating the ordering and logistics for parts and supplies in the manufacturing of our products and works with our engineers and operations team to continue the flow of materials in and out of our shop.
Responsibilities include:
- Ordering parts from local and overseas suppliers and manufacturers
- Working with our Operation Manager in scheduling production and manufacturing based on the sales and needs of the business.
- Checking quantity and quality of parts as they come in and working with manufacturers to improve our products
- Working with our Logistics Coordinator after supplies have been ordered from suppliers to ensure they arrive in a timely manner and reduce manufacturing disruptions.
- Making decisions on when parts should be expedited and planning accordingly to reduce express and air shipment needs.
- Update and maintain parts and inventory through our MRP system
Useful Skills/Experience:
- Using Alibaba and other wholesale and marketplace platforms
- Reading engineering and technical drawings
- Producing purchase orders
- Analyzing sales and inventory trends
- Working with freight and logistics companies - as needed.
- High level of competency with Excel/Google Sheets
Qualities we are looking for:
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to follow SOPs carefully
- Strong communication skills
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
- Google Suite: 1 year (required)
- Supply chain: 1 year (required)
- Purchasing: 1 year (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterloo, ON N2V 1C6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to work for our company?
- Why do you feel you are suited for this role?
- Have you ever been fired, laid off, or dismissed from a role or job? If yes, why?
- What is your current employment status and when would be the earliest or latest you would be able to take on this role?
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
- Google Suite: 1 year (required)
- Supply chain: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
