Title:  Inventory Control Associate (afternoon shift)

Associate, Inventory Control (Afternoon shift)

Reference #24320

Toronto/Don Mills, Ontario

Primary Responsibilities 

• Monitor Point of Use inventory accuracy, investigating and correcting any inaccuracies in a proactive manner, and supporting the Cycle Counter in the investigation of any inventory anomalies as required
• Provide customer service at the stores wicket including completion of inventory transactions
• Managing incoming inventory from receiving including transacting new material receipts, customer returns/customer furnished equipment, and invoice receiving requests
• Daily report running, creation of manufacturing orders and order picking
• Monitor and facilitate where possible, workflow and communication between Production Cells and other relevant departments
• Responsible for supporting and completing all WIP counts (i.e. monthly and yearly)
• Material handling
• Receiving Kanban material from suppliers
• Stock/process audits and variance investigation
• Maintaining a high level of Inventory Accuracy

Required Capabilities 

• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrated knowledge of MRP
• Experience working with a perpetual computerized inventory management system
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines           
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative ability
• Strong communications skills including building strong relationships with people at all levels
• Be able to meet the physical demands-prolonged standing, occasionally climbing small ladders, carrying and lifting 15kgs

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Post Secondary Education in Operations Management APICS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a particular strength using Microsoft Excel
• Commitment to change using a continuous improvement approach
• CPIM designation or working towards
• 2 years of experience in inventory control