Inventory Control Coordinator
- Rocky View No 44, AB, Canada
- Rocky View County, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
Reporting to the Operation Supervisor, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.
Responsibilities
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System.
Requirements
Why Join Us
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
Reporting to the Operation Supervisor, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.
Responsibilities
- Maintains inventory accuracy, both physical and systematically by monitoring, validating and tracking inventory moves associated with all processes.
- Investigates and escalates inventory discrepancies and strives to continuously refine procedures and processes to improve quality and accuracy.
- Ensures accurate set-up, maintenance and adherence of Warehouse Management System (WMS) including but not limited to item master, part footprints, location maintenance, replenishment and cycle counts.
- Schedules, coordinates and performs planned cycle counts, count-nearzero, and physical counts in accordance with internal policies and customer requirements.
- Investigates inventory variances, adjusts inventory records if necessary, determines root cause and recommends corrective action.
- Coordinates control of damaged and defective product and customer claims, ensuring any inventory changes are accounted for and properly processed to the expectations of the customer.
- Provides feedback and where necessary, reports to management regarding operational accuracy from the results of inbound and outbound audits, inventory counts, and system related user errors.
- Communicates with management and customer regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances.
- Provides communication and suggests inventory and process related improvements.
- Works closely with operations team to control inventory flow and placement to maximize efficiency.
- Reports inventory control activity and performance results as further defined by management and customer service level agreements.
- Creates and maintains up to-date inventory control procedures.
- Assists where necessary in training team members on operations SOPs
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
- Service orientated with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
- Good mathematical skills
- Organized and shows strong attention to detail
- Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures
- Ability to lift 30lbs – 50 lbs
- Able to stand throughout the day
- Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures
Why Join Us
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate physical and system inventory by monitoring inventory movements, conducting cycle counts and audits, investigating discrepancies, and updating records as needed. Maintain warehouse management system data and procedures, coordinate damaged-product and customer-claim controls, report performance and issues, and support operational training and process improvements.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of hands-on inventory control experience using a warehouse management system, along with strong communication, computer, mathematical, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The role requires lifting 30–50 pounds, standing throughout the day, adapting to changing assignments and time pressures, and working Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Auditing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Mathematical Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Process Improvement
- Training
- Organization
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program With Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management System
- WMS
- Inventory Accuracy
- Cycle Counts
- Physical Counts
- Count-Near-Zero
- Inventory Variances
- Inventory Adjustments
- Item Master
- Part Footprints
- Location Maintenance
- Replenishment
- Transaction Audits
- Inbound Audits
- Outbound Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action
- Damaged and Defective Products
- Customer Claims
- Inventory Procedures
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Reporting
- Supply Chain
- Distribution
- Inventory Flow
- Operational Accuracy