Regional Inventory Planner

SMS Equipment Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Inventory Planner to oversee inventory control for mining, forestry, and construction parts. This role involves collaborating with Parts Managers and the Corporate Parts team to enhance inventory planning and purchasing policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in parts distribution, inventory management, and reporting, along with a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Management. With a hybrid work arrangement, this position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about optimizing inventory processes.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan

RRSP Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in parts, warehouse, or inventory management.
• Bachelor's degree or Journeyperson Parts Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs related to inventory value, turns, and obsolescence.
• Develop annual objectives for inventory control and levels.
• Analyze stock orders and manage inventory counts.

Skills

Parts Distribution Knowledge

Inventory Management

Reporting and Spreadsheets

Planning Abilities

Organizational Skills

Quality Assurance Coordination

Recordkeeping Systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management

Journeyperson Parts Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At SMS Equipment , the Regional Inventory Planner is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day inventory control procedures and oversees mining, forestry and construction parts inventory. The Regional Inventory Planner will work closely with all Parts Managers, the Corporate Parts team, and other stakeholders to develop inventory planning and purchasing policies and reports. This position is in Acheson, AB.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $82,000.

Responsibilities include but are not limited too :

• Monitor key performance indicators to ensure that trends are managed related to total parts inventory value, inventory turns, non-turning inventory, and obsolescence.
• Develop annual objectives for the inventory control function to include proper and acceptable inventory levels, acceptable turnover rates, and acceptable fill rates.
• Evaluate the parts inventory control systems and make decisions regarding inventory planning and replenishment and back order management.
• Analyze and recommend medium to long-term plans for inventories to support Customer fleets.
• Work with the Senior Manager, Parts Business Technologies & Strategic Projects to develop policies and procedures for supporting branches.
• Participate in group meetings to address internal / customer concerns.
• Perform and analyze weekly stock orders and review min / max levels, back-order escalation, and forward planning for maintenance.
• Responsible for inventory counts and reconciliation.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management or a relevant field paired with a minimum of 5 years related parts, warehouse or inventory experience. Other requirements include :

• Bachelor’s degree and / or a Journeyperson Parts Technician certification is required.
• Extensive knowledge of parts distribution and inventory management.
• Extensive experience with reporting and spreadsheets.
• Short-term and long-range planning abilities.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in the area of specialty.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and proficient in software related to parts and inventory.

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following :

• Reference Check

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include : competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan and an RRSP matching.