25 Aug
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Aurora Generators
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Newmarket
25 Aug
Aurora Generators
Newmarket
**Job summary
Aurora Generators is seeking a proactive, technically inclined, and detail-oriented Parts and Inventory Coordinator to support the manufacture of high-quality diesel power generators for residential, industrial, commercial, and off-grid applications.
In this hands-on role, you will take ownership of day-to-day inventory control, purchasing, parts sourcing, shipping and receiving, supplier relations, and warehouse organization. You will ensure that the correct parts and materials are available when needed, helping our production team avoid delays and operate efficiently.
The ideal candidate has experience in inventory, procurement, parts management, warehousing, or manufacturing. Familiarity with electrical, electronic, mechanical, engine, heavy-equipment, or power-generation components would be a strong asset.
We provide product-specific training and are looking for someone who is organized, reliable, accurate, comfortable with technology, able to work on a team, take instruction from upper management and eager to develop their technical knowledge.
Learn more about us at AuroraGenerators.com.
Responsibilities
Inventory control
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure parts and materials are available for scheduled manufacturing orders.
- Monitor stock levels in conjunction with incoming customer orders
- Accurately issue parts and materials to production staff.
- Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and physical inventory counts.
- Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate part numbers, quantities, descriptions, costs, locations, and other inventory data.
- Review usage trends and help anticipate future parts and material requirements.
- Identify potential shortages and communicate them to production and management before they affect scheduled work.
- Assist internal team members with parts requests and resolve inventory-related issues promptly.
Procurement and sourcing
- Create, submit, and maintain purchase orders.
- Source electrical, electronic, engine, alternator, mechanical, and generator-related parts and materials.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations based on pricing, quality, availability, and lead time.
- Work with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and resolve shortages, back orders, damaged goods, and incorrect shipments.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships.
- Help identify alternative suppliers or substitute parts when required.
- Support purchasing decisions by monitoring order history, usage patterns,
supplier performance, and expected demand.
Inventory software and record keeping
- Maintain accurate inventory records using Cin7 Core/DEAR Systems or comparable ERP or inventory-management software.
- Process purchase orders, receipts, shipments, inventory transfers, and stock adjustments accurately.
- Ensure electronic records match physical inventory and supporting documents.
- Maintain organized purchasing, receiving, and inventory documentation.
- Assist with improving inventory, procurement, and warehouse procedures.
Shipping, receiving, and warehouse organization
- Receive incoming shipments and verify part numbers, quantities, condition, and supporting documents.
- Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect materials.
- Prepare, document, and process outgoing shipments and deliveries.
- Organize and maintain warehouse shelves, inventory locations, receiving areas, and parts-storage areas.
- Label, store, and handle parts and materials safely and accurately.
- Safely operate a forklift and other appropriate material-handling equipment.
Required qualifications
- 1+ years experience in inventory control, purchasing, procurement, parts management, shipping and receiving, warehousing, manufacturing, or a related role.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
- 1+ years experience using inventory-management, purchasing, or ERP software.
- Basic computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and electronic record keeping.
- Ability to work accurately with part numbers, purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and bills of materials.
- Ability to prioritize competing requirements and follow tasks through to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
- Comfortable working in an active manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Ability to safely lift and move parts and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle.
- Safety footwear suitable for a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience using Cin7 Core, DEAR Systems, or comparable inventory-management software.
- Experience purchasing or managing electrical, electronic, mechanical, automotive, heavy-equipment, or industrial components.
- Familiarity with diesel generators, engines, alternators, electrical panels, wiring, controls, or power-generation equipment.
- College, university, apprenticeship, or technical education in engineering, electrical technology, electronics, supply-chain management, logistics, or a related discipline.
- Previous electrical, electronics, engineering, automotive, heavy-equipment, or skilled-trades experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing orders or working from bills of materials.
- Experience forecasting inventory requirements or planning demand based on usage trends.
- Experience sourcing specialized or difficult-to-find parts.
- Forklift experience or current forklift certification.
- Experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
What we value
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Reliability and personal accountability
- Technical curiosity and willingness to learn
- Solid organization and follow-through
- Practical problem-solving
- Clear and timely communication
- Respectful teamwork
- A safe and orderly workplace
Benefits
- Casual dress
- In office parking
- Product and systems training
- Opportunity to develop knowledge of generators, electrical systems, engines, and power-generation equipment
Ability to commute or relocate
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B5: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
How to apply
Please submit your resume in PDF format.
In your application, briefly describe any relevant experience you have with inventory systems, purchasing, supplier relations, manufacturing, electrical or mechanical parts, power equipment, or technical trades.
Aurora Generators is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from qualified candidates and provide equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Hiring decisions are based on relevant experience, qualifications, knowledge, demonstrated accomplishments, and skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.**
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