Wholegoods Inventory Manager

Ecl; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Wholegoods Inventory Manager to oversee inventory optimization and manage relationships with wholesale customers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Key skills include strong inventory management, communication, and strategic thinking. This hybrid full-time position is located in Vernon, Canada, with applications managed directly by Kevin Pedersen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in sales, inventory or marketing within the equipment industries.
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems and financial reporting tools.
• Leadership qualities including coaching and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new inventory levels meet customer demand while controlling interest expenses.
• Lead the used equipment evaluation process for reconditioning.
• Develop wholesale customer relationships to accelerate used equipment sales.

Skills

Inventory Management

Sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

CRM platforms

Job description

Overview

Wholegoods Inventory Manager

Hybrid Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Inventory Optimization & Management: Ensure new inventory levels meet customer demand while controlling interest expenses and cash flow per corporate standards.
• Optimize used inventory turnover to reduce carrying costs and maximize profitability.
• Evaluation & Reconditioning: Lead the used equipment evaluation process to ensure reconditioning aligns with inventory age and market demand.
• Leverage market insights to inform trade decisions and profitability assessments.
• Trade & Pricing Strategy: Approve trades exceeding $100000 and for large agriculture / construction machinery (e.g. 200 hp tractors, combines, excavators).
• Contribute to setting lease residual and rental rates in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Wholesale & Retail Strategy: Develop wholesale customer relationships and execute strategies to accelerate used equipment sales.
• Implement and manage strategies to reduce aged equipment including write-downs and accelerated turnover.
• Reporting & Analytics: Provide detailed inventory reporting with a focus on financial metrics like cash exposure, interest expenses and turnover rates.
• Ensure regular tracking of KPIs including aging inventory turns, sales-to-close and overall balance sheet health.
• Systems & Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with leadership to implement a business system for seamless inventory and sales management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support reconditioning, sales and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree or college diploma in business, marketing or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in sales, inventory or marketing within the equipment or related industries.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of inventory management systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, PowerPoint and CRM / email platforms.
• Key Competencies: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across multiple channels (email, phone, in-person).
• Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate financial impacts and make confident decisions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, especially under pressure or competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including coaching and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Apply Today

Quote Job Reference #79820. Submit your resume directly to Kevin Pedersen via email at . No cover letter please.

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