Inventory Control Assistant

The team at PRIDE Seeds believe our values are fundamental to generating a great work environment and a positive company culture that is centered around our customers. These values are:

• Customer-focused
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

In addition, we also embrace the core values of our parent organization, AgReliant Genetics and are fundamental to our success:

• Safety
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Innovation

At PRIDE Seeds, we work to support a culture of learning and involvement, where strong working relationships exist across all facets of the organization. We believe that the best way to improve our business is through strengthening our people, as we create opportunities for our employees to hone their craft.

Here you will have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value our employees’ passion for success as we believe in giving people the space to navigate challenges, invent solutions and excel in a rewarding career.

PRIDE Seeds is currently seeking a focused and self-motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a full-time permanent Inventory Control Assistant.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Assistant role maintains computerized inventory records for all stock items, both in a raw and finished state and verifies correctness by reconciling quantities to physical counting to assure accuracy of all reporting. Maintains Quality control records for all inventory items. Works as part of the Inventory and Quality team whose combined duties are to ensure the accuracy of inventory and quality of seed sold meets rigorous standards.

Position reports to Inventory and Quality Manager.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Focuses on data entry.
• Maintains detailed inventories of raw materials, bagged seed, empty bags, pallets, seed treatments and other miscellaneous items by updating computerized systems from production, receiving, and shipping documents.
• Coordinates and monitors perpetual inventories for all warehouse locations as well as bulk storage locations through receiving and shipping documents.
• Performs detailed counting procedures for the recording and reporting of inventories monthly, as well as for year-end audit purposes.
• Assists Logistics and Inventory Control Coordinator during peak shipping season.
• Assists in annual inventory audit.
• Duties may be added and amended by the Company as may be reasonably required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Post secondary education in related field preferred.
• Agriculture background preferred.
• Experience in the seed industry preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.
• Bilingual English and French an asset.
• 3+ years’ experience in related fields preferred.

KNOWLEDE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management desire.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work alone or as part of a team, ability to think strategically, detail-oriented, and problem solver.
• Excellent organization and planning skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work required hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Role is 40 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays and overtime.