Inventory Analyst

Cornerstone Building Brands; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the building products industry, where you'll oversee inventory management to support production and customer demand. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through effective inventory practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams. As part of a dynamic environment, you'll leverage your analytical skills and technical expertise to enhance inventory management processes and ensure alignment with sales goals. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within a stable and reputable organization that values employee contributions and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Contributions

Flexible Work Schedules

Performance-Based Compensation

Vacation Time

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory to support production and meet customer demand.
• Develop accurate inventory forecasts aligned with sales plans.
• Lead meetings to present inventory results and drive action plans.

Skills

Inventory Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MRP Systems

ERP Systems

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

Who We Are

Mitten is the original Canadian manufacturer and market leader of vinyl siding. Our continued focus on operational excellence has set the industry benchmark for service, quality, performance and design, backed by the best in class lifetime warranty. As a coast to coast distributor of premium exterior building products we are the link between architects, builders and installers providing an endless variety of business and design solutions. As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, we are the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our Canadian made vinyl siding has the largest and boldest colour palette in the industry and our colour matched aluminum, shake, stone, and accessories provide the perfect complements and finishing touches to any project. Our products maximize curb appeal and benefit installers by minimizing labour requirements.
Mitten Building Products is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.
At Mitten Building Products, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.
Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team
Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company
· You will be Part of a Winning Team
· You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
· You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
· You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
· Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
· Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
· Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
· Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What the Company Expects of our Team
· Bring yourself fully to work each day
· Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
· Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
· Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
· Making an Impact to ensure our continued success

Job Description

Reports to: S&OP and Inventory Manager Canada

• Oversee raw materials and finished goods inventory to support production and meet customer demand.
• Achieve working capital targets by balancing stock levels and minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop accurate bottom-up inventory forecasts to align with sales and production plans.
• Use MRP tools to ensure timely availability of materials, avoiding shortages or overages.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to analyze and improve orders premises such as reorder points, review lead times, and MOQs.
• Build and maintain inventory dashboards to track KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead frequently meetings with operations (branches and/or DC) to present, review inventory results and drive action plans.
• Ensure cycle counting and reconcile discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support S&OP & Demand Planning aligning inventory strategies with demand forecasts and sales goals.
• Identify and address inventory risks, such as obsolescence or stockouts.
• Develop and implement policies and SOPs to improve inventory management practices.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment on inventory actions.
• Leverage technology to enhance inventory management and data accuracy.
• Ensure inventory readiness for new product introductions and phase outs.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in inventory management.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. and other relevant inventory management software (e.g., MRP and/or ERP systems).
  • Experience in implementing and managing Cost Take Out (CTO) initiatives.
  • Proven track record of Inventory management.
  • Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate and lead presentations effectively with peers, and colleagues cross-functionally.
  • Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and maintain by adapting to change.
  • Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative by proactively taking responsibility for tasks and driving projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.
  • Possesses strong consensus-building skills, effectively engaging all stakeholders in a good-faith effort to achieve unanimous agreement and meet collective interests.
  • Demonstrates excellent analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and creative problem-solving capabilities for process improvement.
  • Ability to interact with all organizational levels and demonstrate professional presence.
  • Highly motivated, results focused and acts with a high sense of urgency.
  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written skills.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Travel as required.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Power BI experience.
  • Project management experience.

Additional Information

Mitten Inc. is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.