Inventory Control Coordinator

Are you a seeking for an empowering workplace that allows you to; develop a career track, leverage your current skills while developing new skills? If so, Altruck International Truck Centres has an an exciting opportunity for you!

Our Goderich branch has an immediate opening for an Inventory Control Coordinator.

The hours of this position are Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Position Objective:

Monitor and Maintain Inventory Control of all customer orders and stocking functions, stock orders and related accounting functions.

What we offer:

At Altruck, our employees are the essence of our business. We are committed to fostering those relationships with honesty, integrity and by providing:

• Defined contributed Pension plan with company match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Pizza lunches, BBQ's and much more
• We’re family owned – when you’re a part of the Altruck team, you’re a part of a family.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Project a positive attitude for the benefit of our customers and fellow employees
• Read, understand, and adhere to all rules, regulations and procedures as required by Altruck International Truck Centres
• Place emergency orders per established schedule and as requested
• Place stock orders as requested
• Keep track of back ordered customers’ orders, ensure promises obtained and advise appropriate Parts Staff in a timely manner with accurate information is to their delivery
• Ensure all parts that were ordered and not required are placed on a request to return to the supplier within the required program timeframes.
• Ensure all authorized parts are returned to the proper supplier in a timely manner
• Ensure credits are received for all returned parts
• Post receipts of inventory into the computer, from time-to-time
• Advise parts delivery drivers of required pickups/deliveries
• Assist Parts Manager in the planning and forecasting of goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them.
• Monitor product order trends, such as number of parts orders completed with Inventory Control department, number of items per order and dollar sales per order
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• CDK experience an asset
• High school diploma
• Post-secondary education in Inventory Management or equivalent industry experience
• 1 – 5 years’ experience in inventory management
• Truck/Automotive parts knowledge
• An aptitude for arithmetic, an ability to read catalogues and technical materials, and legible handwriting are essential
• Familiarity with Inventory Control best practices
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Intermediate Excel skills required
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities
• Strong math skills, basic accounting skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Have qualifications or ability to receive learn to operate fork lift and other material handling equipment.

Working Conditions
The Inventory Control Coordinator may be required to lift heavy items from time to time, and will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel. He or she will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. This individual must request assistance for very heavy objects or parts (anything that is heavier than 50 lbs.) This is a physically demanding position..

Altruck is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its regulations, and the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the entire employment cycle. If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance and we will work with you to meet those needs. Any accommodation requests can be made by contacting 519-821-0070. At Altruck, we welcome differences. We do that because we know it is good for our employees, our products, our company and our community. Altruck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest, however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Experience:

• Parts Inventory: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person