Inventory Manager

Sandvik Mining is seeking an; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Health, dental, life and disability, +

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Sandvik seeks an Inventory Manager – MECU in Saskatoon to lead inventory controls, optimize working capital, and address excess/obsolete stock. You will collaborate with Sales, Product, and Operations to align inventory with demand and ensure accurate transactions across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes governance, process improvement, and readiness planning for new technology or product introductions, with a focus on accurate KPI monitoring and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Progressive experience in inventory management, supply chain, materials management, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, reconciliation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Experience with ERP/inventory management systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Mining, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or industrial experience is an asset.
• Experience supporting new technology or product introductions, including readiness planning, training, and resource coordination
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, frontline-ready guidance
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control processes, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, usage, demand, and stock movements.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy of incoming and outgoing inventory transactions.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining appropriate parts availability.
• Identify and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with Sales, Service, Supply Chain, and Operations to forecast inventory requirements.
• Track inventory KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong inventory governance and compliance with Sandvik processes.

Skills

Inventory control

Forecasting

Optimization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Inventory is more than numbers. It’s what keeps our customers, operations, and business moving.

We’re looking for an Inventory Manager – MECU to join our growing Mechanical Cutting Operations in Saskatoon and make a real impact.

You’ll lead the way in strengthening inventory controls, optimizing working capital, tackling excess and obsolete inventory, and making sure the right critical parts are in the right place at the right time.

We’re looking for someone who loves being the go-to inventory expert, challenges the status quo, and thrives on working with Sales, Product, and Operations to turn opportunities into improvements.

At Sandvik, we’re not only thinking about the role you’ll step into today. We’re thinking about where your career can go tomorrow.

What you will be doing

• Lead inventory control processes, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, usage, demand, and stock movements.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy of incoming and outgoing inventory transactions.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining appropriate parts availability.
• Identify and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with Sales, Service, Supply Chain, and Operations to forecast inventory requirements.
• Track inventory KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong inventory governance and compliance with Sandvik processes.

What you will bring along

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Progressive experience in inventory management, supply chain, materials management, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, reconciliation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Experience with ERP/inventory management systems and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Mining, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or industrial experience is an asset.
• Experience supporting new technology or product introductions, including readiness planning, training, and resource coordination
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, frontline-ready guidance
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Environmental Health and Safety

• Adherence to the Sandvik Environmental, Health & Safety Policy.
• Attending health and safety related trainings.
• Performing Risk Assessments (“Take Five”) prior to each task.
• Identification and reporting of hazards.
• Working in a safe manner as reasonably practicable.
• Wearing the required PPE assigned for each location.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our divisions’ performance.
• The annual base salary range for this position is $80, 000 – $97, 800, with the final offer determined by the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and applicable local market conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits as well as ongoing development and training.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence to assist with application screening. AI tools support but do not replace human decision-making. Personal information collected during this process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.