About us:
Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners.
Your Contribution
Reporting to the Inventory Manager, the Store Replenishment Specialist provides support to the Corporate Stores team.
More specifically, the main responsibilities include:
- Purchase and place orders for goods, materials, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Coordinate all purchasing activities with warehouse inventory managers to ensure the prompt delivery and receipt of goods and/or services.
- Prepare and administer tenders, requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other supplier-related documents.
- Verify invoice information, product details, shipping dates, quantities, and shipping methods to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Stay informed about pricing trends, market changes, restrictions, or any other variables that may impact purchasing strategies.
- Communicate lead times required to obtain products or services to various departments.
- Make recommendations and suggest alternatives to the Purchasing Manager regarding anticipated or unexpected material shortages.
- Implement alternative arrangements in the event of shortages or delivery delays to minimize operational impact.
- Adhere to and enforce purchasing policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Do You Have What It Takes?
- You enjoy working as part of a team and sharing successes.
- You are recognized for your creativity, proactivity, and resourcefulness.
- You possess strong planning and organizational skills.
- You demonstrate a high level of adaptability and can effectively manage a variety of tasks.
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the distribution industry.
- Relevant experience in the aftermarket industry.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Mandatory bilingualism (French and English), including written communication and proofreading. You will communicate daily with colleagues across English-speaking Canada.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advanced to Expert-level Excel skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 40-hour work week.
Location and Work Environment
- Position based at our Head Office in Montreal (4840 Boulevard des Grandes Prairies, Saint-Léonard borough).
- Free on-site parking available.
- Accessible by bus from Viau Metro Station and by AMT train (Mascouche line), located 1.4 km from Saint-Michel–Montréal-Nord Station.
What Sets Us Apart
Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.
- Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
- Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
- Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
- Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
- Commitment to our customers and team members: We are enthusiastic, hardworking professionals dedicated to teamwork, safety and wellness, and delivering excellent customer service. We lead with respect, honesty, and a win-win attitude while maintaining strong expense discipline.
If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume. If your application is selected, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Note: Vast-Auto Distribution does not use AI for job screening purposes
