At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure inventory accuracy and streamline processes for maximum efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Flexible work assignments and a collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Be a key player in optimizing inventory management and enhancing customer experience.
- Qualifications: 2 years of inventory control experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 $ per year.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Operation Manager, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains inventory accuracy, both physical and systematically by monitoring, validating and tracking inventory moves associated with all processes.
- Investigates and escalates inventory discrepancies and strives to continuously refine procedures and processes to improve quality and accuracy.
- Ensures accurate set-up, maintenance and adherence of Warehouse Management System (WMS) including but not limited to item master, part footprints, location maintenance, replenishment and cycle counts.
- Schedules, coordinates and performs planned cycle counts, count-nearzero, and physical counts in accordance with internal policies and customer requirements.
- Investigates inventory variances, adjusts inventory records if necessary, determines root cause and recommends corrective action.
- Coordinates control of damaged and defective product and customer claims, ensuring any inventory changes are accounted for and properly processed to the expectations of the customer.
- Provides feedback and where necessary, reports to management regarding operational accuracy from the results of inbound and outbound audits, inventory counts, and system related user errors.
- Communicates with management and customer regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances.
- Provides communication and suggests inventory and process related improvements.
- Works closely with operations team to control inventory flow and placement to maximize efficiency.
- Reports inventory control activity and performance results as further defined by management and customer service level agreements.
- Creates and maintains up-to-date inventory control procedures.
- Assists where necessary in training team members on operations SOPs
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
- Service orientated with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
- Good mathematical skills
- Organized and shows strong attention to detail
- Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures
- Ability to lift 30lbs – 50 lbs
- Able to stand throughout the day
- Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Approachable, positive interpersonal style
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- COMPETENCIES
- Customer Centricity
- Fostering Culture
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Managing Through Change
- Developing Self & Others
- Planning & Results Orientation
- Communication
- Always Improving Mindset
- Business & Financial Savvy
EDUCATION
- Completion of secondary school is preferred.
- College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset.
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Inventory Control Coordinator employer: Metro Supply Chain Group
Metro Supply Chain Group is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the health and safety of its employees while fostering a collaborative work culture across its Western Canada facilities. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive in your role as a Multi-Site Health & Safety Leader. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, compliance, and innovation in a supportive environment.
