Inventory Controller

Job title: Inventory Controller

Company: All Weather Windows

Job description: Description :Hello. It’s nice to meet you.If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve come to the right place, because no matter who you are or where you come from, we’re all building something. Every single one of us. Whether it’s a home, a career, a family or a future, we’re all searching for growth. This is our story too. For more than 45 years, we’ve built the All Weather Group into the largest privately owned and operated window, door and glass manufacturer in the country. But in some ways, we’re just getting started. So, if you’re driven to make an impact and bring your best to our tight-knit, people-first culture, we want to hear from you.Are you ready for this?Our team is the beating heart of All Weather – a true community, where the skills and experiences of people like you, make us better. We come from all over the world and together, we’re building something pretty special.We’re currently hiring for an Inventory Controller for our Supply Chain department. In this role, you’ll be challenged to think on your feet, learn on the job and get a little bit better each and every day, with the support of a team that always has your back. There’s more to any job than words on a page, but the focus of this role is managing raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to meet production schedules and operational goals. On any given day, the Inventory Controller is responsible for:

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts to reconcile discrepancies.
• Develop and implement inventory control systems and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to align inventory levels with manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to reorder materials and maintain supplier performance records.
• Analyze inventory trends and production data to optimize inventory turnover and reduce carrying costs.
• Prepare inventory performance reports, including usage rates, stock valuation, and cost analysis.
• Implement strategies to improve inventory management, including lean principles and just-in-time (JIT) methodologies.
• Propose process improvements to streamline inventory operations and enhance supply chain efficiency.

• Identify and address slow moving/obsolete stock with appropriate business leaders in supply chain to ensure sufficient inventory turns within A/R cash cycle (turns within turns)

• Actively bring awareness to deficient inventory management processes

Are you built for this?We hire as much for attitude as we do for experience, because who you are is just as important as what you can do. Here’s who and what we’re looking for.

• College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.

• Min 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a Manufacturing Industry preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Experience using established problem-solving/process improvement methodology, i.e. Lean or Six Sigma Green/ Black belt certification preferred.

• Experience in a multi-company, multi-location environment is required
• Previous experience with cycle count programs
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Access and Excel skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to inventory management practices.

• Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids, and other documentation.

• Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories.
• Strong forecasting ability with solid analytical and interpretive skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.

• Knowledge of and implementation experience of electronic barcode/RFID inventory systems/accounting procedures.

Let’s get after it.Every day at All Weather is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and move one step closer to your goals. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply regardless of the criteria we’ve asked for. Please visit our careers page to get started nowWhat’s in it for you?Our storyIt all began in 1978 in Edmonton, Alberta when a farmer, a salesman and a railroader created All Weather Windows. More than 45-years later, we’ve grown into a group of companies still proudly serving residential and commercial customers across Western Canada. We make premium products right here on home soil, designed and tested for Canada’s harshest weather conditions, delivered with the promise of performance and style. Our purpose to Never Stop Building is a testament to the character of our people, because we’re always striving and always looking for fellow “builders”, just like you. To learn more about our who we are and what we do, please visit us online atDiverse by design.From day one, diversity has been our greatest source of strength. Today, we’re a company where 55 languages are proudly spoken, with the skill of an international community reflected in all of our products and services. We have people who’ve been with us for generations and we’re an open door to new comers, first timers and everyone in-between. We’re continuously working to build and promote an inclusive environment that attracts, celebrates and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion by every definition. Where everyone can bring their best and full selves to work, because what makes you different, makes all the difference to us.The ability to make an impact.The All Weather Group is a place where potential finds opportunity, leadership truly listens and the ability to make an impact has nothing to do with your title. We know none of us are better, smarter or stronger than all of us. So, we invite people at all levels of the organization to speak up, chip in and put ideas into action to help shape our work, careers and company.A culture of connection and care.People are the beating heart of our tight-knit community, so their growth is an important way we live up to our purpose, to never stop building. We view wellness as being about the whole person and have designed our programs to support physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing at work and in our lives outside of All Weather.We make a difference.We’re honoured to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 14 years in a row. But, we also know that we’re far from perfect. We’re committed to positively impacting careers, lives and communities across Canada and proudly give back in four key areas; strengthening families, providing shelter, supporting education and, health and wellness. Over the years this has included charitable giving, partnerships, employee volunteerism and supporting families in need, but one thing never changes – we show up for the moments that matter. If you’re passionate about creating a positive impact too, we need your voice to help grow this proud cultural tradition, because our work here is never done.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 02:44:56 GMT

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