Inventory Associate (Day Shift: 8am-4:30pm)

Medline Industries, LP; Guelph; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Employee Appreciation Week

Career growth and training programs

Open communication with Senior Leaders

Employee referral program

Recognition programs

Social activities

Job summary

Medline Canada in Guelph, Ontario is seeking an Inventory Associate to join our warehouse team. You will perform cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and manage stock using SAP and Microsoft Office to maintain inventory accuracy.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM, with a pay rate of $22.00/hour. Join us to contribute to accurate inventory and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in inventory control or cycle counting preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment—licensed forklift.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify 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 and rectify discrepancies between physical counts and system data.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize SAP ERP to perform inventory-related transactions (issuing, transferring, adjusting).
• Manage inventory by blocking and releasing inventory for stock checks, damage, quality, recalls.
• Create approvals for inventory movement with proper authorization and documentation.
• Assist in implementing and improving inventory management processes and procedures.
• Adjust damaged and returned products and verify receipt against approved authorization.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Forklift operation (license)

Job description

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada’s sole purpose is Together Improving Care – 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.

Employee Value Proposition

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
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Career growth and training programs
• Open communication with Senior Leaders
• Employee referral program
• 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: Temporary, Full Time

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Report to: National Sr. Inventory Manager/Warehouse Supervisor

Shift: Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Pay Rate: $22.00/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

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 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].