Inventory Control Coordinator (For a clothing client)

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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world’s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers’ business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.

JOB TITLE: Inventory Control Coordinator

SHIFT: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (Flexibility in schedule)

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operation Manager, 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.

RESPONSIBILIES

• 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-near zero, 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

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)

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
• Approachable, positive interpersonal style
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Centricity
• Fostering Culture
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Managing Through Change
• Developing Self & Others
• Planning & Results Orientation
• Communication
• Always Improving Mindset
• Business & Financial Savvy

EDUCATION

• Completion of secondary school is preferred
• College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset.