Inventory Analyst Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

L3Harris; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Inventory Analyst Co-op for Waterdown, Ontario. This 16-month role focuses on maintaining production inventory levels, analyzing inventory anomalies, and supporting cross-functional mitigation plans within the supply chain team.

The position emphasizes strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a College/University level Business Program.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify inventory avoidance/reduction opportunities.
• Work with all departments to drive inventory reduction opportunities.
• Generate inventory metric reporting, management and control.
• Measure specific categories of inventory against key metrics.
• Provide analysis of metrics including recommendations for action to improve performance.
• Hands on management of obsolete inventory via sales, rework, or scrap.
• Assist in forecasting appropriate levels of stock.
• Manage/reduce excess to MRP inventory.
• Participate on Inventory Focused project teams as assigned.
• Assist on a daily basis in evaluating changes in demand and configurations as they relate to overall inventory levels and stranded inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

MS Excel

SQL

Education

College/University level Business Program

Tools

SQL

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Inventory Analyst Co-op

Reference #43017

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

This is a 16 month role (with occasional 12 month opportunities available). The Supply Chain Management Inventoy Analyst Co-op holds a key responsibility in maintianing appropriate Production Inventory levels and developing solutions to mitigate undesirable increases in those levels. They investigate Inventory anomolies and collaborate cross-functionally across the greater oprganization to develope and execute mitigation plans. This role demands strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to create and maintain reports for Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain Management. The Co-op actively supports Continuous Improvement initiatives and is proficient in data analysis within a team-oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify inventory avoidance/reduction opportunities
• Working with all departments to drive inventory reduction opportunities
• Generation of inventory metric reporting, management and control
• Measure specific categories of inventory against key metrics
• Provide analysis of metrics including recommendations for action to improve performance
• Hands on management of obsolete inventory via sales, rework, or scrap
• Assist in forecasting appropriate levels of stock
• Manage/reduce excess to MRP inventory
• Participate on Inventory Focused project teams as assigned
• Assist on a daily basis in evaluating changes in demand and configurations as they relate to overall inventory levels and stranded inventory
• Other duties as required

Required Capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly energized, results oriented problem solver
• Strong understanding of Inventory and Production Control processes
• Ability to learn and grow within a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Data analysis capability
• Knowledge of SQL is an asset

Desired Education and Experiences

• Enrolled in a College/University level Business Program

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.