Inventory Specialist - Vaughan, Canada - Provident Energy Management Inc.

Provident Energy Management Inc.

Verified Company

Vaughan, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ROLE
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for inventory forecasting, procurement, controls, and material delivery scheduling.

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for all documentation, processes and procedures to ensure an efficient and accurate inventory management system.

The incumbent will also conduct inventory counts, with accountability for regular cycle counting.

This role will have hands-on work as well as responsibility for evaluating and planning all necessary improvements to the inventory system.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Inventory

Accurate and timely entry of inventory transactions in the system in order to expedite material flow as well as to ensure appropriate controls are applied
Prepare packing slips for deliveries
Work closely with warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate receipt and release/delivery of materials
Communicate with the Project Managers, electrical and mechanical trades and fancoil manufacturers to ensure equipment is on site when required
Conduct periodic inventory counts (cycle counts, quarterly counts, etc.)
Develop inventory reports using data from multiple sources such as MS Navision and MS Excel
Solicit and integrate data from multiple sources e.g. installations, project managers, suppliers etc. to forecast, procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of metering inventory
Develop and implement inventory controls as approved by the Director.
Act as backup to the Director in terms of warehouse and deliveries staff leadership on an asneeded basis.

Procurement

Maintain relationships with the suppliers to ensure retention of stock minimums, ontime deliveries, etc; appropriately responding to pricing reviews from suppliers
Prepare RFPs, and evaluating vendors
Negotiate supply terms including prices with vendors;
Proactively identify the need for new or alternative suppliers and conduct the research and negotiations to recruit new suppliers
Forecast and procure inventory (over $10 million value per year)
Ensure timely submission and payment of supplier invoices
Proactively review supply chain processes and systems and suggest and implement improvements when possible
Develop and maintain supplier assessments, and conduct annual supplier reviews
Create tools and processes for proactive supplier management across all SKUs
Any and all other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives

CORE COMPETENCIES

Adaptability
Dependability
Initiative
Problem Solving
Communication
Organization Skills
Team Work

REQUIREMENTS

Postsecondary diploma/degree/certificate in logistics or a related field
A minimum of 5 years work experience in Inventory/Procurement
Must be highly proficient in MS Office including Excel
Inventory management system usage experience an asset; experience with Microsoft Navision strongly preferred
Strong written & oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong work ethic with a desire to impact operational improvements
Energetic team player with ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
Able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Warehouse environment
Duties may occasionally include physically moving material in the warehouse
Occasional standing, pushing, pulling or lifting up to 50 pounds
Frequent sitting at desk using manual dexterity to operate computer and peripherals.
Occasional travel (with own vehicle) to construction sites within GTA with appropriate PPE worn