ROLE : Inventory & Warehouse Specialist (Contract up to June 2026)
REPORTS TO : Inventory Control Manager / Logistics and Warehouse Sr. Manager
LOCATION : Burnaby, BC
We are looking for an Inventory Control & Warehouse Specialist to join our Supply Chain Team! Will be responsible for supporting strategic inventory planning and warehouse management 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 lead an amazing team in the way you want to.
Here is who you are
Drive & motivation
- You enjoy overseeing a 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 2-5 years of progressive experience in inventory management / supply chain roles
- You have excellent computer skills, experience with ERP (Latitude , Oracle NetSuite ) is an asset
Nice-to-Have
- Warehousing and inventory control experience
- WMS experience
- CPIM or relevant certification
Things you will do
- Lead the cycle count and the annual stock take process ensuring reduction in variance.
- Deploy CI projects with cross team functions to eliminate inventory damages, waste & obsolescence.
- Work with supply planning team & sales to ensure that optimal days on hand inventory is available at all location.
- Management of inventory data within ERP system
- Responsible for closing month end with accounting on time
- Overall management of inventory levels including recommendations for min / max levels , transfer between plants , buy sell in ERP etc.
OTHER
- You might need to work overtime during months ends
- Up to 20% travel to other facilities when required