Inventory Specialist

Ready to take your inventory experience to the next level? Our client offers an opportunity to be a key contributor within a growing manufacturing organization where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo, drive improvements, and bring forward new ideas. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of inventory processes while working alongside leaders who value innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes and bring forward innovative ideas that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Lead and support the implementation of new inventory procedures, systems, and best practices to improve inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory trends, root causes of variances, and process gaps, then recommend and execute corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, cycle counting effectiveness, and material traceability.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system
• Perform regular cycle counts and participate in physical inventory audits
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and variances
• Analyze inventory levels and identify opportunities to reduce excess or obsolete stock
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Materials, and Warehouse teams to support operational requirements
• Generate inventory reports and provide recommendations to improve inventory control processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, inventory management, or materials experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, or similar
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and inventory reporting
• Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory planning concepts
• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain education considered an asset

What We Offer

• Salary based on experience 90,000-105,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance