Inventory Specialist

• Responsible for proactively compiling, monitoring and managing Collaborative Planning report to ensure adequate stocking levels / recognize shortages and deficiencies, in support of customers in maintenance, planning and operations.
• Generate reports for non-stocked items that have three or more inventory turns. Present findings and remedial actions to Manager. Provide directional reports to Master Data.
• Analyze Procurement Specialist’s daily queue and provide direction whether to execute procurement , hold purchase requisition, or transfer stock between plants.
• Generate and present stock balance reports, weekly, between site and warehouse to reduce overspend on inventory.
• Generate reports and analyze data to perform root cause analysis on issues that impact inventory performance and implement appropriate corrective actions to mitigate lost of production.
• Produce dashboard for Supply Chain for presentation to senior management for month ends.
• Generate yearly obsolescence reports categorizing inventory items. Prepare and present the report to Operations leaders explaining findings and recommendations for their review and approval of year-end removal of dead stock.
• Develop and implement key performance indicator (KPI) for a Inventory Cycle count schedule to guarantee that inventory items are counted once annually and fast movers counted quarterly. Provide the Warehouse Supervisor with daily cycle counts to align with the KPI program. Ensure delivery of the KPIs by inspecting and evaluating work in progress, identifying any problem areas, and directing remedial action.

• High School diploma
• Completion of specialized training courses in management, inventory management, or computer software is an asset
• College diploma in Parts ticket, Supply chain management (CSCP)(CPIM) is an asset
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Supply chain
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an inventory analysis role
• Five (5) years of extensive Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Power point) and SAP (Materials Movement module)
• Experience with Remote camp/fly-in, fly-out
• Experience in the Arctic is an asset

• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
• Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Customer/Client Focus skills: Ability to identify and prioritize customer needs and recognise constraints, adopt a professional approach to customers, and seek to provide a better service. Is reliable and delivers on promises.
• Time Management/Organisation skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Teamwork/Collaboration skills: Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
• Problem Solving/ Decision Making skills: Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and reach logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate plan of action.
• Ability to Work in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature, moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles. Ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

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