Inventory Coordinator

Wesgar Inc.

  • Port Coquitlam, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Apply easily
Role Purpose
Ensure inventory accuracy, visibility, and availability across all production departments by maintaining disciplined system transactions, supporting material flow, and acting as the owner of inventory integrity within ERP - Epicor.Core Responsibilities
1. Inventory Accuracy & Control
  • Maintain accurate inventory records in Epicor (ERP system)
  • Perform and coordinate cycle counts (daily/weekly/monthly)
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies (system vs physical)
  • Ensure proper adjustments, documentation, and root cause tracking
  • Monitor and maintain stock levels for critical materials
2. Transaction Discipline (ERP)
  • Ensure proper execution of:
  • Material issuing
  • Backflushing
  • Job closing transactions
  • Audit transactions across departments for accuracy and compliance
  • Support and train production teams on correct ERP usage
  • Enforce the principle: “If it’s not in the system, it doesn’t exist.”
3. Inventory Visibility & Reporting
  • Ensure materials are:
  • Properly labeled
  • Stored in correct locations
  • Available when required
  • Generate and maintain reports:
  • Inventory accuracy metrics
  • Stock discrepancies
  • Usage trends
  • Communicate risks proactively to:
  • Purchasing
  • Production
  • Scheduling
5. Support Purchasing & Production
  • Provide reliable inventory data to support:
  • Purchasing decisions
  • Production planning
  • Flag potential shortages early
  • Support implementation of:
  • Min/Max levels
  • Stocking strategies for high runners
6. Process Improvement & Standardization
  • Identify and implement improvements to:
  • Inventory processes
  • Material tracking
  • System usage
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve:
  • Throughput
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Interaction
Works closely with:
  • Purchasing
  • Production Coordinators & Team Leads
  • Scheduling
  • Quality (Inspection)
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Finance
Key Traits
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong ownership maindset
  • Systems thinker (understands flow end-to-end)
  • Proactive communicator
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Powered by JazzHR

Wesgar Inc.