Inventory Analyst 2

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels by:
  • Setting appropriate inventory levels for the cycles throughout the year
  • Tracking turn rates 
  • Supporting physical inventory audits and cycle counts
• Co-ordination for multi-faceted manufacturing projects by:
  • Liaising with Procurement, Distribution, Transmission, Shops, Warehouse, Engineering, Project Management Office, Vendors and other stakeholders to facilitate appropriate communications
  • Coordinating costing requirements with Finance
  • Reporting
• Assist with the development of appropriate SAP reporting tools. Maintain SAP database for inventory management & recall of Tools and Equipment
• Facilitate the disposition or redeployment of surplus and obsolete material 
• Maintain Material Master descriptions and Approved Products Catalogue 
• Liaise with other departments to field questions pertaining to inventory
• Support financial reporting with respect to inventory by:
  • Preparing quarterly inventory working papers (i.e cycle counts)
  • Reconciling Work-in-Progress accounts
  • Reviewing gain/loss entries
  • Support identification of  obsolete inventory and reconciling to Provision for Loss account
  • Maintaining inventory controls to ensure compliance to regulatory body requirements
• Maintain log of non-conformances (i.e. product failures) and liaise with other work groups and Engineering to ensure corrective actions are assigned and implemented.
• Maintain records of material test reports and/or certificates and/or heat numbers.
• Provide support for:
  • Audits
  • Auto PO function
  • APCG
  • Sourcing alternate goods and/or samples
• Develop demand forecasts for inventory goods 
• May provide direction to the Inventory Analyst 1.
• Perform duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of the Supply Management Training Program or equivalent (e.g. SCMA)
• Minimum 3 years direct work experience in Material Management or equivalent 
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel for the purpose of word processing, project tracking, presentations, spreadsheets and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to utilize SAP and develop a sound working knowledge of MM and FI modules
• Demonstrated understanding of investment recovery practices and approaches
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems
• Sound oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner with a variety of individuals at all levels internally and outside the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules
• Demonstrated organizational skills including ability to multi-task and work under pressure during peak workload periods to meet tight deadlines
• Must be tactful, discrete and respectful of confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
• Must maintain a valid British Columbia Driver’s License
   

Additional Information

• This position is headquartered in Burnaby, BC.
• The incumbent may be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and may occasionally be required to respond outside of regular work hours.

What you need to know:

• Prior to the interview, Talent Acquisition will conduct an employee review. This will include, but is not limited to: sick leave and attendance records, personnel files and letters on file.
• This role is covered under the FortisBC/MoveUP Collective Agreement.