Inventory Associate

Medline Industries, LP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP with company match

Paid vacation & personal days

EAP resources

Education support

Fitness subsidy

Open communication with leadership

Home office reimbursement

Job summary

Medline Canada, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Inventory Associate to join our team. You will perform cycle counts, manage stock, and use SAP with MS Office to ensure inventory accuracy; support root cause analysis and discrepancy reconciliation. Position Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Shift is Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:30PM with a pay rate of $19.50/hour, and the role reports to the National Sr. Inventory Manager/Warehouse Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (licensed for at least one forklift type).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform root cause analysis to investigate underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Reconcile inventory records between physical counts and system data.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize SAP ERP for inventory transactions (issuing, transferring, adjusting).
• Manage inventory by blocking/releasing due to stock checks, damage, quality, recalls.
• Create approvals for inventory movement with proper authorization and documentation.
• Assist in implementing and improving inventory management processes.
• Adjust damaged/returned products and verify receipt against authorization.
• Complete all activities with accuracy and GMP-compliant documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening & problem-solving

Teamwork & independence

Customer service

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Safety awareness

Working at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is to make healthcare run better – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.
Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees

• Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance

• RRSP with a company match

• Annual Employee Appreciation Week

• Paid vacation and personal days

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being

• Career growth and training programs

• Open communication with Senior Leaders

• Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement

• Employee referral program

• Education support programs

• Fitness subsidy

• Recognition programs

• Social activities

• And much more…

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the National Inventory Manager, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory Associate to join our team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be responsible for performing cycle counts, creating approvals, managing stock, and utilizing the SAP system along with Microsoft Office programs to ensure accurate inventory. Additionally, you will play a key role in performing root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.

Job Description

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Report to: National Sr. Inventory Manager/Warehouse Supervisor
Shift: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM-5:30PM
Pay Rate: $19.50/hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile any discrepancies found
• Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify the underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues
• Reconcile inventory records, including identifying and rectifying discrepancies between physical counts and system data
• Ensure compliance with established inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Utilize the SAP ERP system to perform inventory-related transactions, such as, issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
• Manages inventory by blocking and releasing inventory due to stock checks, damage to products, quality purposes and product recall
• Create approvals for inventory movement, ensuring proper authorization and documentation
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of inventory management processes and procedures
• Adjust damaged and returned products and verifies receipt against approved authorization.
• Completes all activities and documentation, accurately, and in a timely basis in compliance with GMP and company procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred
• The ability to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts
• Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker is a bonus
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong listening and problem resolution skills; strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High sense of urgency and customer service
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, ex: excel, and word
• Comfortable working at heights (Operating MHE)
• Safety conscious with the ability to operate material handling equipment (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$19.81 - $29.71 Hourly

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Medline Canada

Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Our commitment to Accessibility

Medline Canada is committed to the principles of the accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.