JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.

Employer: JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc
Position: Supply Chain Coordinator
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Language: English
Vacancy: Please note that this posting is for an existing role.
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for RRSP, Pension Plan, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, and Vision Insurance.
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 / year (dependent on experience)

About Us
JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

For more information about JFE Shoji Power Canada, please visit us here!

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company - we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Job Summary:   

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials and supplies within our production process. You will be responsible for coordinating purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing logistics to meet the company’s high standards for quality and on-time delivery. This is a critical role that supports our commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.  

Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Creation and tracking of purchase orders to completion.   
• Coordinate inbound freight by truck, rail, ocean container, and ocean bulk.  
• Compile manifests and ensure data accuracy across systems.  
• Verify shipped quantities and update logistics statuses as needed on inbound materials  
• Manage product flow between branches, ensuring timely processing and follow-ups.  
• Obtain and verify necessary documents from vendors for customs clearance (CBSA), and port terminal release.  
• Troubleshoot and resolve incorrect master data, working closely with vendors, analysts, freight providers and customs brokers.  
• Coordinate inspection requests with warehousing centers and manage insurance claims on inbound ocean freight.  
• Act as a liaison between vendors, transport teams, analysts, customs brokers, and port terminals to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.  
• Meeting Value Stream KPIs (On-Time In Full, Supplier Rating, Quality).  
• Ensuring materials and supplies flow seamlessly into the process according to priority and storage requirements.  
• Coordinating and tracking supplier quality claims and concerns.  
• Maintaining high supplier ratings in accordance with standards.  
• Quick and efficient problem-solving using the A3 thinking model.  
• Ensuring compliance with ISO and accounting standards in the receiving and tagging of materials.  

Quality Knowledge Requirements:  

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.  
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas). 
• Experience in lean concepts and supplier development is an asset.  
• Technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings  
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, machine shops, and welding fabrication is an asset.  
• Knowledge of JFE Shoji Power Canada Quality/Purchasing systems and products is preferred.  

Qualifications:  

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in retail or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.  
• Strong ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.  

Why Join Us?  

• Be part of a leading company in the power solutions industry.  
• ​​​​​​​At JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc., we are committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for supply chain excellence, we would love to hear from you.  

JSC Working Conditions:   

• Based in Burlington. 
• ​​​​​​​Full-time position with standard office hours.