Assistant Inventory and Requisition Controller (Permanent)

Babcock Canada Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Canada Inc. is hiring an Inventory and Requisition Controller in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records in ERP, processing requisitions, and supporting VISSC material needs.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of parts and compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate has 1+ year in inventory control, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt to flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP systems.
• Experience in inventory control, warehousing, logistics or material management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably IFS and/or DRMIS.
• Professional Supply Chain certification (APICS CPIM, SCMP) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility for varying hours and on-call shifts.
• Eligible for Canadian Secret Security Clearance and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor FIFO and shelf-life.
• Analyze inventory-related requests from multiple stakeholders.
• Create, process, and track purchase requisitions to support operations.
• Coordinate emergent material requests for VISSC.
• Investigate discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in daily cycle counts and stocktaking.
• Generate inventory reports and maintain documentation.
• Foster relationships with internal customers and respond to inquiries.
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental culture.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Logistics (asset)

APICS CPIM/SCMP certification (asset)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (IFS/DRMIS)

Job description

Inventory and Requisition Controller (Permanent)

Victoria B.C.

Expected Salary: $55,346 to $69,183

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Your Role

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big. Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate– We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions, including this one
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com .

Description

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within Babcock's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including monitoring shelf-life controls, cure dates, serial number tracking, and First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation.
• Analyze and resolve inventory-related requests from multiple stakeholders across the business, including Material Planning, Project Management, Procurement, and Warehousing teams.
• Create, process, and track purchase requisitions while proactively monitoring inventory levels and supply demands to support operational requirements.
• Coordinate and support emergent and high-priority material requests in support of the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC).
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Participate in daily cycle counts and quarterly and annual stocktaking activities to ensure inventory integrity and compliance.
• Generate and maintain inventory-related reports and documentation to support operational and business requirements.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal customers and provide responsive support to inventory and material management inquiries.
• Actively contribute to Babcock Canada's occupational health, safety, and environmental culture, including participation in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities.

The ideal candidate brings:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or material management.
• Experience maintaining accurate inventory records and working with inventory control processes and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably IFS and/or Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS), is considered an asset.
• Professional Supply Chain certification, such as APICS CPIM, SCMP, or related designation, is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including early mornings, late afternoons, and on-call shifts as required by operational demands.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Secret Security Clearance and comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.