Inventory and Materials Specialist
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description and Responsibilities
Interpro Pipe & Steel is seeking an Inventory and Materials Specialist to join their team in Edmonton, Alberta. This position reports to the Senior Procurement Manager and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and control of inventory across the main warehouse and satellite locations. This hands-on role includes receiving, recording, issuing, and shipping material.
- Perform cycle counts, reconcile inventory variances, maintain accurate inventory records and bin locations, and identify obsolete, excess, and slow-moving stock
- Process and validate inventory transactions in Oracle, correct errors, maintain reliable system records, and support consistent transaction procedures
- Coordinate repairs, rebuilds, warranties, returns, and vendor follow-ups, tracking items through return and receipt while resolving shipment discrepancies
- Prepare inventory reports, analyze stock levels, variances, and trends, and provide findings and recommendations to the Senior Procurement Manager
- Issue materials against work orders, monitor critical spare parts, and escalate potential shortages to support material availability and prevent operational disruptions
- Receive and inspect materials against purchase orders and packing slips, resolve shortages, overages, and damages, and ensure accurate system records and proper storage
- Coordinate outbound shipments, prepare shipping documents, and comply with cross-border shipping and dangerous goods requirements
- Improve inventory and warehouse processes, maintain work instructions, follow safe work practices, and keep storage areas clean, organized, and safe
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field (or progress toward SCMP/APICS)
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle
- Demonstrated experience maintaining inventory accuracy, conducting cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting inventory governance
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, maintenance, or heavy-equipment environment is preferred
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Excel
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to trace a discrepancy to its root cause
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Takes ownership of results and follows issues through to resolution
- Effective communication with trades, operations, and vendors
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of customs and cross-border shipping
- Forklift certification and TDG certification, or the ability to obtain them
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long-term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Inventory and Materials Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, controlling stock levels, and managing warehouse transactions. This role involves receiving and inspecting materials, coordinating shipments, and resolving inventory discrepancies to ensure operational efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or certificate in a related field and 3–5 years of experience in inventory or materials management. Proficiency in ERP systems, specifically Oracle, and strong analytical skills are required for this position.
Skills
- Inventory control
- Materials management
- Warehouse operations
- Oracle ERP
- Cycle counts
- Supply chain management
- Data accuracy
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operation
- TDG certification
- Excel
- Vendor follow-up
- Process improvement
- Analytical skills
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Retirement plans
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship
- Career advancement
- Tuition reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Administrative
- Trades
Keywords
- Inventory control
- Materials management
- Warehouse operations
- Supply chain
- Oracle
- ERP
- Cycle counts
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Logistics
- Excel
- Forklift certification
- TDG certification
- Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Procurement
- Stock levels
- Work orders
- Cross-border shipping
- Data accuracy
- Vendor management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory governance
- Discrepancy resolution
- Warehouse management