Inventory Analyst

Our partner for talent, a leading company in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a self-motivated individual to join their team as an Inventory Analyst. This position is open due to a recent promotion, and the outgoing team member will provide comprehensive training, ensuring a smooth transition. This is an immediate, ASAP start opportunity. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, reporting directly to the Materials Manager.

You will play a crucial role in monitoring and controlling the inventory flow of materials, work-in-process parts, and finished goods. This Inventory Analyst role requires someone with very strong analytical skills who can work with internal stakeholders and external warehouses to analyze and correct all issues affecting inventory, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.

This Inventory Analyst role requires someone with very strong analytical skills who can analyze and correct all issues affecting inventory, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting to stakeholders.

Advantages
- Permanent, full-time, salaried position
- Competitive annual salary: $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience
- 3 weeks vacation to start (prorated based on start date for 2025)
- 100% onsite work environment
- Full group benefits (Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, EFAP) effective upon start
- Pension plan
- Bonus opportunity: Up to 6% of normal pay based on company and individual KPIs
- Wellness Program and Fitness Benefit (Up to $400/calendar year)
- Recognition Program (points for birthdays, holidays, and exceptional performance redeemable for gift cards)
- Educational Assistance Program: Up to $3,000 per calendar year
- Company Events: Barbecues, food trucks, catered meals, charity raffles, etc.
- Relaxed yet pressurized team atmosphere with a lot of laughter and mutual respect
- Work hours vary: 8 hours per day plus 1 hour lunch (e.g., 7 AM - 8:30 AM start time)
- Private parking available

Responsibilities
As an Inventory Analyst, you will:
- Review, maintain, and report internal inventory KPIs and other inventory reporting for internal stakeholders.
- Perform and lead cycle count programs for internal and external warehouses, ensuring accurate reporting in the Warehouse Management System (Freedom).
- Analyze and identify the root cause of inventory inaccuracies or procedural non-compliance.
- Provide and implement recommendations for both resolution and future prevention of inventory and procedural inaccuracies.
- Ensure inventory handling processes and service levels comply with internal standard operating procedures.
- Ensure inventory control is managed in compliance with company and governance policies, including site audits and inventory control reporting.
- Monitor and control aged inventory, providing recommendations for actions required.
- Co-ordinate management of Hold inventory in partnership with the QA, Finance, and Materials departments.
- Reconcile inventory across all financial systems (e.g., QAD, Freedom, Qlikview).
- Perform Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis, as required, to ensure accurate consumption of all raw materials and packaging.
- Support all inventory audit requirements in coordination with the Finance department.
- Order miscellaneous products, including but not exclusive to, tape, labels, and poly bags.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure purchase orders are facilitated through agreed production lead times and that shipping deadlines are met.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Co-ordinate sample requests with internal stakeholders and ensure all transactions are recorded in the WMS.
- Prepare customs paperwork.
- Create incoming materials receiving, cycle count procedures, and LMS training.
- Perform additional inventory-related duties as required.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this Inventory Analyst position will possess:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business or a related discipline with coursework in inventory control preferred.
- 2 years of inventory control experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
- Very strong analytical skills – essential for bill of materials analysis and identifying root causes of inaccuracies. We are specifically seeking candidates with demonstrated analytical capability, not just software operation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory systems (e.g., Freedom, ClickView) is highly beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail for managing full-cycle inventory.
- Proven problem-solving skills, capable of identifying and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to work in a quick-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining precision and accuracy.
- Must be able to pass a criminal check.



Summary
If you are a driven individual with strong analytical capabilities, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to inventory management, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career within a respected manufacturing company with a great company culture and compensation. You will benefit from a supportive team, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute significantly to operational efficiency.

How to Apply?

1) Apply online at Randstad.ca today
2) send your resume by email to jovana.manojlovic@randstad and all qualified candidates will be contacted

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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