Inventory Associate

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Robertson Electric Wholesale, a Canadian electrical distributor and member of the Sonepar Group, is seeking an Inventory Associate to join our Vaughan-area warehouse. You will help ensure inventory accuracy, process returns, relocate stock and support daily cycle counts with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Key tasks include maintaining classification/location records, replenishment and allocation, solving discrepancies, and preparing for physical inventory.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years warehouse experience as an inventory Associate or similar.
• High attention to details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience in Eclipse is considered an asset.
• Sense of initiative and autonomy.
• Ability to determine the management of priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product classification/location program.
• Provide support in maintaining current, accurate records of the warehouse inventory and organizing products for productive utilization of space.
• Responsible for replenishment & allocation of inventory
• Works with other warehousing departments to identify, investigate and resolve inventory accuracy issues.
• Independently conducts research, analyze and troubleshoot inventory control problems in a timely fashion.
• Adjust records when there are discrepancies and take steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
• Perform daily cycle count audits. Investigate discrepancies as they arise and adjust as necessary.
• Fixing allocations, adjusting stock and locations through the Eclipse system.
• Prepare and assist for the Physical Inventory.
• Processing returns in the system, include quality check and put away process.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Eclipse

Initiative

Prioritization

Tools

Eclipse

Job description

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Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately‑held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

The Inventory Associate is responsible for ensuring the facilitation of the inventory process by handling returns, moving inventory, maintaining inventory accuracy, relocating inventory, counting and analyzing inventory discrepancies, and creating efficiencies. They are responsible for the movement of products which can include heavy lifting up to 50lbs. They are also responsible for any other duties assigned to them by the Manager.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain product classification/location program.
• Provide support in maintaining current, accurate records of the warehouse inventory and organizing products for productive utilization of space.
• Responsible for replenishment & allocation of inventory
• Works with other warehousing departments to identify, investigate and resolve inventory accuracy issues.
• Independently conducts research, analyze and troubleshoot inventory control problems in a timely fashion.
• Adjust records when there are discrepancies and take steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
• Perform daily cycle count audits. Investigate discrepancies as they arise and adjust as necessary.
• Fixing allocations, adjusting stock and locations through the Eclipse system.
• Prepare and assist for the Physical Inventory.
• Processing returns in the system, include quality check and put away process.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years warehouse experience as an inventory Associate or similar.
• High attention to details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Forklift experience is required
• Experience in Eclipse is considered an asset.
• Sense of initiative and autonomy.
• Ability to determine the management of priorities.

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Website: https://robertson-electric.com/

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