Inventory Coordinator / Receiver

Norwood Waterworks; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waterworks distributor in Alberta is seeking an Inventory Coordinator / Receiver. This role involves counting, verifying, and putting away incoming vendor material while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and a minimum of one year of warehouse experience. Familiarity with M3 and other office software is preferred. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers growth potential.

Benefits

Mentorship and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Pension plan participation

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system.
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift.
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Count, verify, receive, and put away incoming vendor material.
• Identify and store special order material and damaged goods.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Verbal communication skills

Intermediate math skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

M3

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

At Norwood, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Why Join Our Team?

Norwood Waterworks is one of Alberta’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of waterworks products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you:

• Great mentors and on-the-job training
• Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
• Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
• Work-life balance and flex time

Job Description

As an Inventory Coordinator / Receiver, you will be responsible for counting, verifying, receiving, and putting away incoming vendor material and customer returns. A high attention to detail will ensure exceptional levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Additional duties will include:

• Receiving duties include:
• Upon unloading vendor shipments or customer returns, obtain the packing slip and verify material received. Note any discrepancies or damaged material
• Print and verify the computer receiving documents and enter material received into the computer system
• Identify special order material and damaged material and store in proper location
• Note all shipping discrepancies on freight carrier’s Bill of Lading, initiate freight claims and forward paperwork to appropriate teammate
• Inform the Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies and damaged/defective material that would impact customer service levels
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety by removing empty cartons, metal banding, pallets, and other debris
• Put Away all product entering the Warehouse and Yard in a timely fashion
• Follow all Health and Safety rules and legislation while performing job functions
• Inform Warehouse Supervisor and/or Profit Centre Manager of any safety issues within the warehouse
• Assist teammates in servicing customers at the counter
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accurately process orders
• Able to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Able to develop comprehensive product knowledge
• Intermediate math skills
• Outstanding customer service and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn to safely operate a forklift and any other material handling equipment
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and/or University degree an asset
• A minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with or knowledge of waterworks and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• Experience using M3, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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