Inventory Analyst

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rewarding team at a leading metal recycling company, where you will play a crucial role in financial inventory management. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory levels and resolve discrepancies. You will be part of a company that values sustainability and excellence, and you will enjoy a competitive salary along with numerous perks. If you're passionate about data analysis and process automation, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group insurance

RRSP program

Company-wide events

Free gym on site

Subsidized meal program

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an accounting-related function.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and macros.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial inventory and monitor levels in the management system.
• Collaborate with site managers and resolve inventory-related issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Bilingual (French and English)

Inventory Management

Accounting Principles

Education

DEC or University Degree in Accounting

Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the financial management of inventory, monitoring inventory levels in the management system, standardizing nomenclature and developing appropriate work tools for the proper operation of the sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with site managers, buyers, scale clerks, payables, etc. to resolve issues;
• Coordinate inventory counts & various monthly inventory calculation cycles;
• Follow up on contracts, commodity prices and accruals to identify and correct possible errors;
• Handle the management and reconciliation of off-site inventory held by technicians and service partners (consignment, brokerage, port);
• Validate inventory production and transfers between commodities;
• Perform on-site checks to ensure system and floor quantities match, identify discrepancies and provide solutions;
• Develop and compile inventory reports and manage the reconciliation process;
• Issue cost of goods sold/gross margin report, inter-company transactions;
• Analyze transactions in transit;
• Document and formalize procedures. Take charge of various projects related to inventory control.

Qualifications

• DEC or university degree in accounting, administration, or related field;
• 2+ years experience within an accounting related function;
• Knowledge of the Office suite with advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, macros, power query);
• Knowledge of Power BI, Python and/or SQL (an asset);
• Knowledge of inventory capture issues and APICS certification (an asset);
• Strong interest in data analysis and process automation;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Bilingual French and English.

Additional Information

What we offer!

• Competitive salary + other perks;
• Group insurance & RRSP program;
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.);
• Free gym on site;
• Two cafeterias on site (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun!

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Utilities