Inventory Supervisor

Retail Services WIS Corporation; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail services company is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee events and guide Inventory Associates in Thunder Bay. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer service. Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position involves frequent travel and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as an Inventory Associate or similar role.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site inventories at various customer locations.
• Ensure Inventory Associates are educated on event procedures.
• Act as a backup to the Area Manager at events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

INVENTORY SUPERVISOR Overview: Inventory Supervisors are responsible for the supervision of events, while guiding Inventory Associates and acting as the first point of contact to resolve any event concerns in support of and at the direction of the District Manager. Inventory Supervisors assist and direct other employees with daily tasks and interact with customers to ensure exceptional service. The Inventory Supervisor embodies the company SPIRT values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork, customer obsession, and makes safety and security a personal mission.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Leads, in concert with the Area Manager, on-site inventories at various customer locations, utilizing WIS standardized processes to achieve operational excellence.
• Assists with the planning and execution of district travel and equipment logistics.
• Addresses any immediate concerns at an inventory event.
• Exhibits customer obsession through exemplary customer service, including but not limited to, professional and timely communication, sense of urgency, and ensuring operational excellence.
• Ensures Inventory Associates are educated on event procedures and have guidance for each event.
• Always demonstrates safe behaviors and ensures the safety of all Inventory Associates at an event.
• Acts as a backup to the Area Manager at given events.
• Exhibits strong work-ethic while focusing on team-oriented goals and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Acts as an expert on WIS core values, safety protocols, and policies.
• Leads by example and demonstrates the core SPIRIT values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have access to reliable transportation.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Inventory Associate or similar role.
• Computer Skills: Keying skills preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and/or may be required to meet the fleet driver requirements depending on the district or regional needs. Must be willing to submit to a background check and/or motor vehicle record check.
• Language Skills: English is the primary language; however, bilingual skills may be required in some areas.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to adapt to changing working conditions, such as standing and sitting for long periods of time, as well as frequent walking. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Additional Requirements: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong time-management skills; excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills; ability to work flexible schedules with varying hours in support of the Zone Manager and customer commitments.

Work Environment Inventories take place in a field environment such as warehouses, outside industries, retail stores, etc. Every scheduled shift will be at different location within the defined district coverage. This position requires frequent travel via automobile and occasional travel by plane.

Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For more information on WIS, visit our website at www.wisintl.com

WIS International endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all individuals and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

Salary Starting at

19.20