Inventory Clerk

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kelowna is hiring an Inventory Clerk to maintain stock in order and keep warehouse operations running smoothly. You will process purchasing transactions, manage warehouse stock, and maintain accurate inventory records in ERP systems.

You will monitor stock levels, initiate replenishment, respond to inquiries, and conduct physical counts to resolve discrepancies. The role requires forklift operation, coordination with Purchasing and Finance, and adherence to safety and inventory control

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse or stock control.
• Familiar with ERP/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain perpetual inventory records in ERP systems including receiving and issuing transactions.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment requisitions.
• Receive, inspect and verify shipments; prepare receiving documents and damage claims.
• Organize, label, and store inventory for easy identification and access.
• Assist with purchase orders, supplier coordination, and discrepancy resolution.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Responsibility / Accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK54279P

Position Title

Position Title Inventory Clerk

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Corporate Services (DV124)

Department

Department Purchasing (DP129)

Department Name

Branch

Branch Procurement Management (BR284)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Keep stock in order. Keep our city moving. Join our team as an Inventory Clerk and help keep warehouse operations running smoothly. In this role, you will process purchasing transactions, manage warehouse stock, and maintain accurate inventory records in computerized inventory and ERP systems. You will monitor stock levels, initiate replenishment requisitions, respond to internal inventory inquiries, and conduct physical counts to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

You will receive, inspect, and verify shipments, prepare receiving documentation and damage or shortage claims, and organize, label, and store inventory for easy identification and access. Your work will also include unloading materials using forklift equipment, preparing goods for shipment, and assisting with the control and disposition of obsolete, surplus, or damaged stock through approved processes. Working with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments, you will support purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice routing, and discrepancy resolution.

An Inventory Clerk processes the purchasing transactions for and controls and manages warehouse stock.

Duties - Union

• Maintains perpetual inventory records in computerized inventory and ERP systems, including receiving and issuing transactions, stock adjustments, and related documentation.
• Monitors stock levels, responds to internal stock and inventory inquiries, and initiates replenishment requisitions.
• Receives, inspects and verifies shipments of supplies; prepares receiving documentation and damage/ shortage claims.
• Organize, label, and store inventory to ensure accurate identification, traceability, accessibility and warehouse organization.
• Prepare goods for shipment when required.
• Conducts physical inventory counts and investigates discrepancies
• Assists with the identification, control, and disposition of obsolete, surplus, or damaged inventory in accordance with approved processes.
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments on inventory-related matters.
• Supports purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice routing, and discrepancy resolution.

Results and Activities - Non union

• High school graduation or equivalent
• 1 year experience
• BC Drivers License - Class 5

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

• Attention to Detail
• Responsibility / Accountability

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate $35.60 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/03/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/15/2026

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

7 am to 330 pm

Work Location

Work Location PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE/ YARD

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract
• Education / Certificates

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience working in a warehouse environment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you operated a forklift?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 8 years
  • More than 8 years
• * How many years of experience do you have using computer inventory software?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years