Manager, Inventory and Programs - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Community Housing

Ottawa Community Housing

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position title:
Manager, Inventory and Programs

Who we are:

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) is the largest community housing provider in Ottawa and the second largest in Ontario. We are a non-profit organization providing social and affordable housing to more than 32,000 tenants within various communities.

We aim to be a leader at providing safe and affordable homes to tenants in our communities in the City of Ottawa.

OCHC has been recognized as one of the
National Capital Region's Top Employers for six years in a row due to its innovative and proactive programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee health and wellness and corporate culture.

OCHC is committed to creating equal opportunities for all employees and celebrates the diversity of its workplace as it mirrors the diverse communities within our beautiful city.

By working together, we foster the growth of our team as well as the communities we serve.

WE ARE PROUD BECAUSE EVERY DAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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What we offer:Being an employee of OCHC you will have the chance to
make a positive impact where it matters and help
your community in more than one way On top of that, you will have access to a
comprehensive and competitive compensation & benefits package, flexible work options, professional development, health & wellness programs and more

What we seek:

OCHC is currently seeking an Inventory and Programs Manager to provide oversight to the Comprehensive Maintenance Supply and Inventory, and the Tool Maintenance Program.

Under the guidance of Senior Manager, Tenant Service Operations, the Inventory and Programs Manager will optimize, plan, develop, and implement various management programs for OCHC's supply inventory.

Inventory and Programs Manager with OCHC:
Providing a safe and comfortable place for our tenants to call home is a main priority of our organization.

As the Inventory and Programs Manager,
you will be an essential part of our objective by ensuring that our Maintenance Workers have the right materials on hand, at the right time and in the right place.

You will be the reason that OCHC will be able to provide high quality and positive experiences for our tenants.

As an Inventory and Programs Manager, some of the things you will do include:

Ensure the organization's supply rooms are safe and well maintained
Review trends in the business and the marketplace to optimize purchasing
Review business processes to reduce costs
Provide adhoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual Inventory Performance Management Reports.
Develop yearly business plan to support procurement
Review usage consumption and flag unexpected usage of supplies
Develop and manage budgets related to supplies, tools, and more
Develop plans for inventory to support operations during peak periods, emergencies, and equipment failure
Maintain knowledge of standard materials used in property management
Maintain a current understanding of new products available in the marketplace
Maintain standards and stock in OCHC service vehicles
Communicate with vendors to ensure timely acquisition of supplies
Monitor supplier performance
Support Business Services with the development and evaluation of RFP's for contracts and contract renewals
Manage a team of maintenance employees, including scheduling, overseeing work assignments, training, and performance management
Identify plans for managing human resources needs such as hiring, termination and more

As an Inventory and Programs Manager, you can look forward to:

Fast-paced environment filled with exciting and novel challenges to overcome
Unique and everchanging work tasks every new day
Positive and rewarding interactions with other team members and individuals
Using creative and problemsolving skills to help our organization to bring positive change in our communities

What you bring:

Education & Experience:

Completion of a postsecondary education in a related field
Bachelor's or associate's degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or similar
An Inventory Management designation, or ability to work towards one is an asset (e.g., CPIM, CIME, or equivalent)
A Facility Management designation, or ability to work towards one is an asset (e.g., FMP or equivalent)
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Inventory Management, including experience in managing employees
Experience managing employees in a unionized environment is an asset
General knowledge of maintenance repair and renovation and their related products and supplies.
Knowledge of energy conservation measures and strategies
Fluency in English is required
Fluency in French in as asset

Skills and abilities: