Inventory Manager - Modular Construction

The Inventory Manager is responsible for production material as soon as it arrives, until it’s consumed within the facility.

This position manages material receiving, releasing material to production, inventory counts and material consumption. The Inventory Manager is also responsible for managing the database of materials within the company ERP, by ensuring the receiving of materials is always up to date, including performing spot checks and performing inventory counts.

Key Accountabilities :

• Oversee the timely and efficient receipt and release of material to the production teams
• Maintain an accurate database within the ERP, allowing for effective and timely reporting to the Finance Team in alignment with established timelines.
• Oversee and organize the inventory team and ensure members are positioned to succeed in their duties.
• Ensure team adherence to SOP and Health and Safety policies in performance of duties.
• Oversee the maintenance of inventory equipment and systems.
• Resolve unexpected situations effectively to maintain production timelines.
• Implement, monitor and maintain SOP’s to ensure optimal efficiency of team.
• Coordinate processes and shared resources with production and warehousing teams.
• Organize and execute inventory counts.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, a team-first collaborative mindset, and analytics-based recommendations.
• Inspire, empower, coach and mentor employees to personal and professional success using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and consciously enable a culture that is consistent with Fero’s vision and core values
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Fero Code of Business Conduct
• May perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications :

• College or University degree / diploma in a related field with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an Inventory / System Administration environment
• Minimum of 3 years in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and scheduling (Optimizing manufacturing sequences) with ERP Software
• Strong technical aptitude, with knowledge of MS Office applications (including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team with proven leadership and team-building abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Knowledge of construction materials

Physical Requirements :

• Standing for long periods, with occasional lifting up to 50lbs.
• Able to work in all weather conditions including outdoors.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, tight spaces and ladder use
• Wearing PPE such as safety boots, safety vest, safety glasses and gloves.

Competencies for Success :

• Relationship Management : ability to build relationships at all levels and across teams, with strong self-awareness and solid communication.
• Critical thinking : ability to problem solve, able to follow direction and work independently or with a team
• Assessment and Mitigation Skills : demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions involving dynamic situations. Is curious, with a willingness to learn, innovative and adaptable to various work flows.
• Character Based Leadership : Leads with integrity, humility and transparency, courage, drive and passion.
• Building High Performing Teams : delivers results by empowering people and creating a positive work environment.

What We Offer :

Fero provides career opportunities with continuous learning and growth in parallel with competitive compensation, benefits and value offerings that support the wellbeing of our team members.

Fero International Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination on all protected grounds under the Human Rights Act.

We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations.

If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please advise your recruiter contact.

How to apply :

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply here as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates selected will be contacted for the next steps.