Inventory Specialist

WhiteWater makes products, but at our heart, we are a service business, and that means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to create solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever the expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned behind a clearly understood purpose: together we create fun for families everywhere.

Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today! Whitewater’s People and Culture department is looking for a candidate to join us in the following role:

Position: Inventory Specialist

Status: Regular Full Time, 40 hours a week

Department: Inventory

Location: Derwent - Delta, BC, Canada

Reports to: Production Planning Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for managing and organizing company’s inventory, ensure materials, products and supplies are properly accounted for, stored, and distributed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate replenishment and inventory
• Oversee accuracy of materials issuances by Stock Room
• Resolve inventory discrepancies. Monitor negative inventory on a weekly basis and reconcile discrepancies
• Monthly physical inventory counts and review and analyze inventory discrepancies
• Establish Min/Max levels and review/update every six months
• Direct activities related to inventory usage: picking, packing and recording transactions in ERP system
• Accountable for all inventory transactions
• Put away Stock Room items
• Coordinate work orders with the Planning Team, print and provide the picking lists
• Prioritize kitting and kit assembly, monitor kit releases, audit kits to maintain traceability of backorders
• Review and report backorders for daily analysis for kitting; provide feedback to Senior Planner for customer commitment purposes
• Updating and publishing metrics
• Maintain visual management in Stock Room including Work/Planning status white boards
• Work with Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure that the inventory levels and turns for items in stockroom are optimized
• Adhere to proper inventory procedures and materials management processes, including reconciliation of cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects and procedures to improve systems, processes, inventory accuracy and schedule support
• Controlling quality standards in stores by following Stores QC Procedure which involves spot checking the contents of a packaged box and compared to the pick list to check for errors
• Lead one continuous improvement project per year
• Bin management: part number labels, maintain Kanban replenishment, rotate old with newer stock, moving frequently issued parts to lower shelves
• Maintaining Stores 5S housekeeping includes sweeping, emptying garbage cans, cleaning work areas
• Responsible for safety and ensuring best practices are followed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP, LEAN, KAIZEN inventory, and production principles
• Proficiency Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous D365 experience is an asset
• Previous exposure to Lean and 5S manufacturing practices.
• Understanding of Kanban and inventory systems.
• Post-Secondary school education in related field an asset.
• Forklift certification or experience an asset
• Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. repetitively
• Must be able to work on both established shifts as required
• Available to work overtime hours as required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

COMPETENCIES/KNOW-HOW, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
• Be willing and able to follow processes, procedures and/or instructions
• Self-motivated with the ability and stay on task with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on, role-up your sleeves, do whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
• Ability to listen, communicate (written and oral) and collaborate
• Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, creative, fun and positive environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team, self-starter and energetic
• 5S cleaning, organizing, sustaining Inventory Department.
• Continuous improvement of self
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Respect for people with communication, consideration and cooperation
• Action oriented approach - if you don't know something, you seek to find it out
• Excellent at juggling multiple priorities and reprioritizing as needed
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Willingness to contribute to a safe work environment by following all Company health and safety rules and policies.

WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability – We do what we say
• Collaboration – We work well together
• Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
• Communication – We listen to and understand each other
• Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
• Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
• Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances