Inventory Control Clerk

RBR Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oceanography technology firm in Ottawa is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to monitor and transact inventory accurately within their operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, customer-focused, and proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, including a vacation package and a bonus program.

Benefits

20 days of vacation plus company-wide holidays

Benefits from day 1 and RRSP contribution matching

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement program

Greener commuting incentive program

EV reimbursement program with on-site charging stations

Charitable donation matching

Monthly Friday lunches

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory control or management.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and electronic inventory records.
• Fulfill production order inventory picks.
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts.
• Receive incoming raw materials and customer returns.
• Take corrective measures for inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean warehouse in accordance with 5S principles.

Skills

Inventory control

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About RBR

At RBR, we’ve been making waves in oceanography since 1973, designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.

At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below!

About the role

As an Inventory Control Clerk at RBR, you will play a crucial role in supporting our supply chain management and operations teams. You will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and transacting inventory items, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, committed to providing efficient and effective service.

This is a full-time, on-site position, with regular hours from 9AM to 5PM.

What you'll do

• Manage physical and electronic inventory records, including warehouse and kanban locations

• Fulfill production order inventory picks by kitting items from the stockroom to the production floor

• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts based on ABC classification

• Receive incoming raw materials and customer returns by following standard procedures, performing visual validation, and ensuring proper storage

• Follow the MRB Procedure to adjust inventory for discrepant, defective, and damaged products

• Take corrective measures to prevent inventory discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy

• Enter data accurately into internal systems and tools

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with 5S principles

What you bring

• Proven experience in inventory control or inventory management

• Knowledge and experience using ERP systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a proactive and objective approach

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching tasks

Nice to haves

• Experience working within a Microsoft Dynamics environment, ideally Business Central

• Formalized training in inventory management methodologies (APICS or similar)

• Working at heights training/certification

• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, specifically material handling with ESD considerations

Why you'll love working at RBR

• 20daysofvacation,plusacompany-wideholidayshutdownandpaidsickdays

• ????Benefitsfromday1&RRSPcontributionmatching

• Bonusprogram

• Annualfitnessreimbursementprogram

• Greenercommutingincentiveprogram(bike-to-work,carpool,ortransitpasses)

• EVreimbursementprogram+on-sitechargingstations

• Charitabledonationmatching

• MonthlyFridaylunches(onus)!

At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process.