Senior Inventory Control Specialist

McKesson; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Inventory Control Associate in Canada to support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, audits, and continuous improvement within our distribution center. You will partner with warehouse teams, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable to investigate discrepancies and maintain stock records.

You will analyze data with Excel, Power BI, and Access, while training and guiding warehouse staff on best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy in inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliations, or inventory investigations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Experience identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with warehouse systems, inventory records, and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, and stock variances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Review receiving transactions, vendor returns, unordered goods (UOG), and damaged inventory while ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Create and manage UOG purchase orders, receiving claims, debit documentation, and related inventory records.
• Partner with warehouse operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and vendors to resolve inventory issues and improve processes.
• Support inventory best practices through training, coaching, and guidance for warehouse team members.
• Analyze inventory data using Excel, Power BI, Access, and operational reporting tools to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Audits

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional communication

Process improvement

Warehouse systems

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Access

WMS

Inventory reporting tools

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Senior Inventory Control Associate in Canada to support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, audits, and continuous improvement within our distribution center. You will partner with warehouse teams, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable to investigate discrepancies and maintain stock records.

You will analyze data with Excel, Power BI, and Access, while training and guiding warehouse staff on best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy in inventory processes.