Materials Coordinator

The Nuna Group of Companies is now accepting resumes for a Materials Coordinator with large earthworks construction or mining projects experience.

Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks and mine construction contractor in Canada. 

Position Scope:

Location:                  Acheson AB / Edmonton AB

Rotation/Shift:       Monday – Friday with overtime when required

Rate:                         Competitive salary, full benefits including company matching RRSP

Responsibilities:

• Warehouse and Tool Crib management.
• Organize transportation of equipment and materials to and from project sites and manage the daily reporting of materials movements/logistics status for project sites.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with other shops.
• Field calls and requests as they come in.
• Support the compilation of the project procurement strategy and schedule.
• Monitor supply chain delivery against procurement schedule.

• Conduct root cause analysis for supply, issues, variances and define, execute corrective action plans to avoid reoccurrence.

• Work closely with various stakeholders such as Equipment Division & Project Managers to ensure site requirements are met. Work with Logistics department to set priorities on shipments.
• Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
• Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all logistics department functions.
• Assist in the preparation for movement of equipment and materials. This role is the primary shipper/receiver for all Nuna equipment and materials.
• Load crates, consolidate orders, load seacans, pick parts and other physical tasks are required.
• Physically receive parts onsite and ensure properly stored away.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement and ensure activities comply with company policies, budgets, and approval processes.
• This role is a combination of administration and physical workload. It is estimated that the split will be 50/50 but will vary depending on business demands.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 3-5 years of relevant construction or equipment, warehouse, or logistics experience.
• Knowledge of equipment, warehouse, and logistics processes and procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and JDE
• Ability to listen to client concerns and provide requisite solutions. 
• Proficiency in procurement processes.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Relevant product and subcontract market knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and high competency with transportation subcontractor selection.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet tight and demanding deadlines.
• Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office. JDE experience is an asset.
• Equipment operating experience an asset (forklift, skidsteer, loader)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) is an asset.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

All successful candidates must:

1. Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
2. Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
3. Have experience as requested in the job description above.

Interested applicants are asked to apply online at www.nunagroup.com or by email at hr@nunagroup.com

Nuna is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest.

Nuna Logistics is a highly regarded civil construction company with hundreds of employees working across the Arctic and Northern Canada. Working often in remote locations, Nuna offers unique on-the-job experience and opportunity to build an exciting career. Our multi-disciplined teams provide a comprehensive array of services and innovative solutions to the most challenging and remote sites in northern Canada. Nuna's core values of: Safety - Integrity - Teamwork - Respect for Cultural Diversity and for Community & Environment; reflect our reputation as a safe, cost-effective and innovative operator in the north.