Inventory Analyst

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada is seeking an Inventory Analyst to compile and maintain records of material, equipment and supplies in stock, and to post totals to the inventory system. The role involves counting items, ensuring accurate ERP entries, and supporting outbound shipments and incoming goods.

You will collaborate with Operations, Production and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies, coordinate annual and daily cycle counts, investigate variances, and develop reports to help monitor inventory

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience (3 years preferred)
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Effective time management skills

Responsibilities

• Execute the Materials process and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
• Collaborate with Operations and Production personnel to ensure inventory is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate the Annual Inventory Count and the Daily Cycle Count.
• Investigate any stock discrepancies, provide the root cause of the discrepancy, and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Identify and report on recurring issues that drive inventory discrepancies and recommend and implement corrective actions to avoid recurrence of the same.
• Investigate receiving discrepancies with the Receiving and the Purchasing groups and make suggestions for process improvement
• Problem solve for any cases of missing deliveries, shipment, and documents.
• Identify, record, and process defective (NCR) inventory.
• Review the OE Back Order report on a weekly basis, investigate B/Os for closed jobs with the Pickers and release outstanding materials as required
• Investigate WIP variances and implement corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with inventory team to develop reports that can be used by the Production, Materials and Shipping & Receiving departments to monitor and control inventory

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

About Us

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a glob a l le a der in owner equipment m a nuf a cturing (OEM) dedic a ted to providing custom solutions for d a t a center customers. Our product line includes l a rge-sc a le equipment such a s a ir h a ndling units a nd modul a r d a t a centers. We pride ourselves on innov a tion, qu a lity, a nd delivering t a ilored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

Overview

The Inventory Analyst compiles and maintains records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment or supplies stocked. Count material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and post totals to inventory records, manually or using the ERP (Sage) system. Ensures seamless processing of outgoing shipments and incoming items, as well as making transactional computer entries to keep the inventory system accurate.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute the Materials process and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
• Collaborate with Operations and Production personnel to ensure inventory is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate the Annual Inventory Count and the Daily Cycle Count.
• Investigate any stock discrepancies, provide the root cause of the discrepancy, and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Identify and report on recurring issues that drive inventory discrepancies and recommend and implement corrective actions to avoid recurrence of the same.
• Investigate receiving discrepancies with the Receiving and the Purchasing groups and make suggestions for process improvement
• Problem solve for any cases of missing deliveries, shipment, and documents.
• Identify, record, and process defective (NCR) inventory.
• Review the OE Back Order report on a weekly basis, investigate B/Os for closed jobs with the Pickers and release outstanding materials as required
• Investigate WIP variances and implement corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with inventory team to develop reports that can be used by the Production, Materials and Shipping & Receiving departments to monitor and control inventory

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum 1 year experience (3 years preferred)
• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills.

Working Conditions

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Overtime as required.

Johnson Controls' Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls' applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.