Inventory Analyst

Vaughan, ON, Canada

$53,200.00 · Full-time

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Pay: $53,200.00
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Experience: Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Job Summary

Responsible for utilizing system tools and operational methods to ensure optimal product availability and inventory balance across multiple locations. Analyze field inventory levels to identify potential excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning or pull back.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction.
Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics. Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration.
Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates. Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams.
Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.
Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements. Works with the category management team to ensure they have all vendor agreements in order to execute returns.
Analyzes trends and determines methods for reporting excess inventory to the field. Collaborates with other analysts to maintain consistency within the regions.
Creates statistical forecasts and identifies and quantifies risks of inventory on hand. Makes recommendations to field leadership on disposition of inventory reserved at 100%.
Executes projects assigned by the field leadership team.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education And Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Inventory management and planning knowledge with strong analytical and system skills.

If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

We encourage all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.

Minimum Pay

$53,200.00

Functional Area Sourcing

Recruiter Asante, Kwabena

Req ID WCJR-037436

Postal Code L4L 0B9

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Responsibilities

Analyzes inventory data, forecasts demand, and identifies aged or excess stock, inventory risks, and opportunities to improve availability across locations. Coordinates with purchasing, suppliers, category management, and field teams to manage returns, reposition or retire products, report findings, and execute inventory projects.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2–5 years of related experience; a master's degree with 2–4 years of experience is also accepted. Preferred qualifications include inventory management and planning knowledge, strong analytical and system skills, and certification where applicable.

Skills

Inventory Analysis
Inventory Management
Inventory Planning
Data Analysis
Statistical Forecasting
Inventory Optimization
Excess Inventory Reduction
Aged Inventory Management
Supplier Relations
Purchasing Collaboration
Trend Analysis
Risk Assessment
Reporting
Analytical Skills
System Skills
Project Execution

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Hiring contact

Kwabena Asante

Keywords

Inventory Management
Inventory Planning
Inventory Analysis
Product Availability
Inventory Balance
Aged Inventory
Excess Inventory
Inventory Repositioning
Inventory Returns
Inventory Retirement
Statistical Forecasting
Inventory Risk
Exception Reports
Business Metrics
Data Analysis
Trend Analysis
Supplier Relations
Purchasing
Category Management
Vendor Agreements
Field Leadership
Operational Methods
System Tools
Reporting
Construction

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