Inventory Manager

NA Freight Forwarding Inc • Vaughan, ON

13d • CA$70,000 - CA$100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the Inventory Team, overseeing / maintaining timely updates of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) records to meet customer SLA expectations. Able to utilize inventory tracking software for inventory control procedures, review stock, document daily shipments and deliveries for inventory replenishment, and analyze suppliers to minimize costs.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education, preferably in Logistics or similar field
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• 1-3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience, preferably in a similar role
• Knowledge of the Freight Forwarding industry and 3rd Party warehouse environment
• e-commerce experience is required
• Analytical: Solid understanding of mathematic basics with the ability to problem-solve
• Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and ability to provide accurate reporting to management
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with clients and internal departments
• Leadership: Proven abilities in providing guidance and support to ensure performance measures are consistently being achieved
• Organization: Strong organization skills to plan effectively as well as handling changing priorities
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated abilities in critical thinking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
• Safety Conscious
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Coaching/mentoring team members within the department
• Proactive and seeks continuous improvement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support Company Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) by proactively contributing to initiatives that drive strategic goals and organizational success.
• Live our company core values and support a well-organized, respectful, and service-focused work environment.
• Manages inventory tracking systems to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages
• Supervise the daily operations of the Inventory department
• Provide leadership and guidance on best practices to the Inventory team
• Optimize inventory management procedures to ensure effectiveness and accuracy
• Oversee and assist team in receiving products and processing orders into the inventory program
• Audit and verify inventory quantities for customers.
• Provide daily reporting to customers and internal stakeholders as required
• On-going verbal and written communication with clients
• Collaborate with the warehouse team for receipts and order picking to ensure inventory accuracy
• Maintain Account assignments and ensure team is cross trained providing 3 trained per account.
• Coach, mentor, lead and develop team members to support personal growth and development I.E; fully cross train team members
• Be an advocate for company initiatives
• Participate in the development and implementation of KPI goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the department as per Management direction
• Evaluate employee performance and provide constructive feedback
• Enforce company policies & procedures
• Participate and complete employee appraisals
• Participate in onboarding new employees as needed

Benefits

• North American Freight Group is a company that truly values its employees.
• The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, where management encourages growth through mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Joining North American Freight Group means becoming part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, long-term plans based on our value proposal.
• Our turnover ratio is actual proof of our ethics and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed