Officer, Materials Procurement
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Job Summary
The Officer, Materials Procurement is responsible for ordering, coordinating delivery, and charging, as well as issuing Engineering material for basic and special capital programs. The position reports to the IC Manager, Operations. The incumbent works closely with Supply Management, Suppliers, Engineering Supervisors and Managers, Rail Yard, and other Material Officers.
Main Responsibilities
Procurement
· Create reservations and requisitions for track material in Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
· Compile material requirements and forecasts from multiple Engineering Managers and systems
· Prioritize shipping sequences to meet program schedules
· Track material flow through all stages, including requisition, order, shipment, delivery, and installation
· Intervene as required to ensure smooth material flow and escalate if necessary
· Maintain material tracking system Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS) and dwell system
Fleet Management
· Manage rail car fleet for multiple commodities, including scrap rail and partly worn tie plates
· Intervene as required to ensure smooth material flow and escalate, if necessary
· Maintain material tracking system and dwell system
Material Audits
· Monitor material charge outs
· Coordinate with Supply Management and Engineering Budget Officers, as well as Project Managers to ensure proper charge out of material
· Bill and divert the Company's service rail cars
· Trace rail cars to ensure prompt unloading of material
Material Movement Coordination
· Cover other Coordinator positions during vacations and absences
· Engage and assist in times of accidents and storms to protect the system's integrity
· Perform other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Additionally, the position is required to work during business hours, at different time zones, for the respective territory or region. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role may require minimal travel (5%) from the United States to Canada.
Requirements
Experience
Construction
· Minimum 2 years of experience in construction*
o Minimum 2 years of project management experience or equivalent*
o Experience working with SAP and Service Reliability System (SRS)*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
· High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
· Valid Driver's License
· Valid passport
Competencies
· Communicates with impact
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Solves problems to create value
· Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done
· Develops self and others
· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
· Cultivates relationships to proactively support customers' supply chain needs or those that support them
· Deals with change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Time and project management
· Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS), including SAP, SRS, and ECPS
· Knowledge of track material and construction
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.