Inventory Control Analyst - Mississauga, Canada - Marathon Hardware

    Marathon Hardware
    Marathon Hardware Mississauga, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Marathon Hardware has 6 locations across Canada and we proudly distribute thousands of innovative products throughout North America. Our products range from decorative hardware, hinges & opening systems, drawer slides, and kitchen storage accessories. Our roots have been firmly planted in Canada for 30 years. We source products from around the world to find new and innovative solutions to enhance our customer projects. Our people are our core, and our customers are our focus. We take pride in both our team and ability to serve our customers with the utmost professionalism and personability.

    Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, this individual is responsible for supporting the full inventory function across all six branches in Canada. This key role will be working strategically to assure we are maintaining a healthy inventory level that continually supports sales demand. Through in-depth analysis they will report high selling and slow-moving items to maintain optimal stock control and flow through in our warehouses. This individual will also manage all inter-branch inventory transfers and ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in the system.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage intra-company movement of products.
    • Maintain product database.
    • Analyze inventory levels on approximately 7,000 SKUs and suggest re-ordering quantities with timelines.
    • Set and maintain the optimum stocking levels, re-order points and re-order quantities for all inventory items taking into consideration cost, usage and lead time.
    • Partner with Operation managers and Warehouse managers for regular cycle counts and inventory control.
    • Liaise with and maintain effective relationships with operational departments.
    • Monitor and maintain healthy stock levels in all branches.
    • Identify purchasing needs based on stock levels.
    • Develop pro-active measures to minimize low inventory issues and out of stock situations at the warehouse level.
    • Identify and investigate inventory reduction opportunities including obsolescence.
    • Maintaining and improving the company's inventory situation by analyzing inventory statistics to determine which products are selling and which are not.
    • Set up new SKUs in our ERP system.
    • Prepare inventory reports and analysis as required.
    • Assist with inventory forecasting.
    • Assist with writing and revising inventory policies and procedures.

    Requirements:

    • Post-Secondary in Business Administration- Supply Chain or related field.
    • 5+ years' experience in warehouse inventory planning and Supply Chain.
    • Experience working within a distribution environment supporting various locations.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Experience with databases and spreadsheets
    • Ability to manage and prioritize time effectively.
    • Detail oriented; high accuracy reviewing reports.
    • Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    • Exposure to ERP systems preferably EPICOR.


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