Inventory Control Coordinator

Colonial Group; Elora; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an Inventory Control Coordinator to maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits. You will train users, monitor inventory movements, and ensure WMS integrity for items, locations and replenishment.

Responsibilities include investigating variances, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with the operations team to optimize inventory flow. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data entry.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Investigate discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of WMS for items, locations and replenishment.
• Schedule and perform cycle counts and physical counts as per policy.
• Record and report variances, root causes and resolutions.
• Coordinate handling of damaged/defective items and customer claims.
• Provide management with updates on accuracy and process improvements.
• Communicate inventory issues to management and customers as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary school completion

College diploma in Logistics Management

Tools

Red Prairie (RP)

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operation Manager, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.

SHIFT: Monday to Friday 3pm-11pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains inventory accuracy, both physical and systematically by monitoring, validating and tracking inventory moves associated with all processes.
• Investigates and escalates inventory discrepancies and strives to continuously refine procedures and processes to improve quality and accuracy.
• Ensures accurate set-up, maintenance and adherence of Warehouse Management System (WMS) including but not limited to item master, part footprints, location maintenance, replenishment and cycle counts.
• Schedules, coordinates and performs planned cycle counts, count-nearzero, and physical counts in accordance with internal policies and customer requirements.
• Investigates inventory variances, adjusts inventory records if necessary, determines root cause and recommends corrective action.
• Coordinates control of damaged and defective product and customer claims, ensuring any inventory changes are accounted for and properly processed to the expectations of the customer.
• Provides feedback and where necessary, reports to management regarding operational accuracy from the results of inbound and outbound audits, inventory counts, and system related user errors.
• Communicates with management and customer regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances.
• Provides communication and suggests inventory and process related improvements.
• Works closely with operations team to control inventory flow and placement to maximize efficiency.
• Reports inventory control activity and performance results as further defined by management and customer service level agreements.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date inventory control procedures.
• Assists where necessary in training team members on operations SOPs

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good computer skills (MS Office)
• Service orientated with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
• Good mathematical skills
• Organized and shows strong attention to detail
• Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures
• Ability to lift 30lbs – 50 lbs
• Able to stand throughout the day
• Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members
• Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Approachable, positive interpersonal style
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Centricity
• Fostering Culture
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Managing Through Change
• Developing Self & Others
• Planning & Results Orientation
• Communication
• Always Improving Mindset
• Business & Financial Savvy

EDUCATION

• Completion of secondary school is preferred.
• College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset.