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About the Role
Franklin Empire Inc. supplies electrical components for various construction and maintenance projects. This position will be based at our Woodbridge Branch and involves managing the purchasing and inventory of wire and cable products, developing supplier relationships, and providing technical guidance to customers.
Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing and inventory of aluminum wire and copper wire (specialty and non-circuit-size).
- Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, lead times, and market conditions to ensure product availability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with wire and cable manufacturers and suppliers.
- Collaborate with Wire Operations Management to coordinate purchasing strategies, inventory levels, and customer requirements.
- Monitor market activity and provide updates to leadership regarding pricing trends, sales activity, supply conditions, and demand forecasts.
- Prepare and manage quotations for large aluminum wire projects, copper wire (including specialty and non-circuit-size products), MI Cable, Vita-Link Cable, and Vertical Riser TECK.
- Review large wire opportunities and provide pricing recommendations.
- Analyze project requirements to ensure pricing remains competitive while maintaining profitability.
- Work with manufacturers to secure project pricing and negotiate favorable terms.
- Review copper and aluminum parallel projects and assist with product selection and specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors and customers regarding pulling eyes and other installation-related accessories.
- Assist contractors in gathering information required for IEEE calculations and related project documentation.
- Recommend appropriate wire and cable solutions based on customer requirements and application needs.
- Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and operations personnel.
Requirements
- Experience in the electrical industry, wire and cable industry, or electrical distribution sector.
- Strong knowledge of aluminum and copper wire products, including large conductor and specialty cable applications.
- Understanding of wire and cable specifications and approvals, applications, and installation requirements.
- Proven purchasing, supplier management, and negotiation skills.
- Experience preparing quotations and pricing large projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers, sales teams, and operations personnel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze market trends and make informed purchasing and pricing decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/business systems is considered an asset.
Skills
- Purchasing
- Inventory management
- Supplier management
- Negotiation
- Quotation preparation
- Pricing analysis
- Market trend analysis
- Technical guidance
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- ERP/business systems
Location
- Woodbridge
Work Type
- Full-time
About the Company
- Franklin Empire Inc. supplies electrical components for new construction, renovation, and maintenance of industrial plants, residences, and commercial buildings.
- We provide OEM and MRO solutions, lighting design, inventory management, training, automation expertise, and specialty services.
Equal Opportunity
- Franklin Empire Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.