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Job Type: Full Time
Position: Stocktaking Supervisor (Inventory Management & Stocktaking Services)
Hourly Rate: $60/hour
About The Opportunity
Calian is seeking an experienced Stocktaking Supervisor to support the Department of National Defence’s Stocktaking and Inventory Management Program (SIMP). The successful candidate will lead teams of Stocktaking Counters conducting physical inventory counts and verification activities at Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) facilities throughout British Columbia. Work locations will vary based on DND Task Authorizations and may require travel to multiple CAF sites.
Responsibilities
As the Stocktaking Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise and provide day-to-day direction to teams of Stocktaking Counters.
- Work with the Site Manager to develop work schedules based on site conditions and project requirements.
- Liaise with local DND supply personnel to ensure access to inventory and storage locations.
- Obtain and manage stocktaking count sheets from Inventory Management Investigators.
- Ensure completed count sheets are returned for analysis and reconciliation.
- Apply inventory management best practices during counting activities.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable workplace health and safety regulations.
- Prepare and deliver work progress briefings on inventory management activities.
- Develop and maintain inventory management plans for assigned warehouses and storage locations.
- Establish an efficient workflow and ensure Counters perform their work safely and effectively.
- Support final site briefings and provide input to DND stakeholders and project leadership.
- Travel to warehouses as required to support inventory management activities and task planning.
Mandatory Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 10 years supervising staff and providing day-to-day direction in a warehouse environment.
- Experience leading teams performing inventory counts, stocktaking, warehousing, logistics, material management, or supply support activities.
- Strong understanding of inventory control procedures, stock verification processes, and warehouse operations.
- Ability to coordinate personnel schedules, workloads, and inventory activities across multiple sites.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Must have one of the following: High School Diploma, College Diploma, or University Degree.
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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