Inventory Specialist

Timken; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Alberta, Canada, to manage and optimize inventory levels for field service operations. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of supply chain experience and proficiency in Excel and SAP. Key responsibilities include overseeing inventory management, generating reports, and collaborating with various teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Culture of top performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain planning experience, minimum 1 year in inventory management.
• Proficiency in Excel, comfortable building data models.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management process including stock levels and tracking.
• Generate reports on inventory levels and provide insights.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize inventory management.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

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If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

Job Purpose

The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for managing inventory levels in the warehouse, and for Field Service Technicians including replenishment coverages, and ensuring products and inventory are moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume. The incumbent’s primary objective will be to ensure that all necessary inventory is readily available, enabling our technicians to efficiently carry out their duties in providing exceptional service to our customers.

• Inventory Management: Oversee the entire inventory management process, including stock levels, replenishment, and tracking of equipment, tools, and supplies used by field service technicians.
• Documentation and reporting: Generate accurate reports on inventory levels, usage, and trends, providing insights and recommendations to management for efficient inventory management practices.
• Monitor supply and demand imbalances and communications/escalate to necessary stakeholders
• Create the monthly Supply / Inventory Plans
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to field service technicians on inventory management procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Analyze regional and sub-regional inventory level by product, and re-balance inventory based on sales trend, product trend, and other ad hoc programs.
• Identify and escalate inventory issues and risks (shortages, excesses) and assist with mitigation plan.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field service technicians, branch coordinators, and management, to optimize inventory management processes and address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Prioritizing, planning, delegating, and controlling workflow.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of supply chain planning experience, with a minimum of 1 year in inventory management
• Creative problem solver and constant desire to move business forward
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, comfortable building data models and manipulating large data sets
• Familiarity/expertise in SAP planning systems preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to efficiently multi-task, prioritize, and follow through.
• High school Diploma minimum

Skills & Personal Characteristics

• Detail oriented with the ability to read drawings and data
• Strong communication and customer service skills

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024. We have been recognized as one of America\'s Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World\'s Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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