Position Description Summary
The Inventory Analyst will oversee all Inventory Management . This is accomplished through a comprehensive analysis of inventory transactions to identify problems, recommend solutions and drive implementation of improved practices. He/she will have a comprehensive understanding of hold management processes and primary stakeholder in all quality programs and roll-outs.
Principal Accountabilities
- Maintain inventory data integrity and tracks accuracy of inventory
- Research root cause of inventory discrepancies by extracting data and using supplier inventory data.
- Design implement and test internal controls, documentation, reporting, training, systems and solutions to drive inventory accuracy.
- Establish partnership with client and operations to build inventory accuracy
- Develop and maintain cycle counts activities/annual count by leading counting activities, variance reporting and reconciliation of counting cycle
- Manage and report all inbound exceptions.
- Challenge the status quo by developing and recommending modification to existing processes and methodologies with a constant focus on continuous improvement
- Develop and manage and implement weekly analysis reporting
- Ensure compliance with OHS procedures and practices.
- Proactively advise QA Analyst of discrepancies and root cause.
- Evaluate and summarize all damages processed and report as necessary.
Knowledge and Skills
- 3 – 5 years in a fast paced environment with a proven track record
- 3 – 5 years in an inventory environment
- Team oriented individual able to work constructively and cooperatively with team members as well as with other departments
- Strong attention to detail and quality focused
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an ability to conduct the root cause analysis and proactively analyze findings and identify opportunities for improvement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A high degree of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment are essential
- Excellent knowledge of overall warehousing processes
- Strong computer skills
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual back-grounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.
Accommodation and Commitment to Equity
Schenker of Canada is proudly committed to ensuring equitable hiring practices and believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit. Schenker of Canada strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in our recruitment process, please inform either the recruiter or the hiring manager of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.