Inventory Control Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - Happy Planet Food Inc.

Happy Planet Food Inc.

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ROLE:
Inventory Control Specialist

REPORTS TO:
Manager Inventory Control

LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC

We are looking for an
Inventory Control Specialist to join our Supply Chain Team Our Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for executing effective strategic inventory planning & control that drive the company's profit and growth by maintaining the inventory accuracy across all facilities and developing an effective team.

OPPORTUNITIES

This is a very exciting time for the Supply Chain Team as we continue to grow and expand The main challenge is to manage inventory flow & accuracy to ensure the department effectively performs and contributes to the company's overall success and vision.

However, this provides opportunities to be a part of an amazing team.

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

You enjoy being a part of the team and helping others grow
You can think outside the box to come up with creative solutions

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

You the ability to work individually as well as part of a team
You have a proven ability to develop excellent vendor and customer relations and ability to make these relationships effective
You have strongly developed negotiation abilities
You have project Management experience involving multiple stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

You have good attention to detail
You have excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
You have strong communication and presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

You have a Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in business operations, logistics, mathematics, or related field preferred
You have at least 5 years of progressive experience in inventory management
You have excellent computer skills, experience with ERP is an asset

NICE-TO-HAVE

Warehousing experience
WMS experience

THINGS YOU WILL DO

Support the cycle count and the annual stock take process ensuring reduction in variance
Ensure accuracy of all inventory transactions escalate and resolve issues with the cross functional teams
Work with supply planning team & sales to ensure that optimal days on hand inventory is available
Work with the plant & cross functional teams to ensure products are disposed and the system is updated accurately
Identify slow movers, obsolesce & dead stock execute strategy to ensure minimum writeoffs

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