Inventory Associate (12-Month Contract)

Medline Industries, LP•Vancouver, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Medline Canada is a leading partner in healthcare, deeply committed to improving care for customers, employees, partners, and communities. They offer a competitive and engaging employee experience program. The Inventory Associate role, reporting to the National Inventory Manager, is a detail-oriented and highly organized position. Responsibilities include performing cycle counts, creating approvals, managing stock, and utilizing the SAP system and Microsoft Office programs to ensure accurate inventory. A key aspect of the role involves performing root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong listening and problem resolution skills; strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
High sense of urgency and customer service
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, ex: excel, and word
Comfortable working at heights (Operating MHE)
Safety conscious with the ability to operate material handling equipment (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred
The ability to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker is a bonus

Responsibilities

Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile any discrepancies found
Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify the underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues
Reconcile inventory records, including identifying and rectifying discrepancies between physical counts and system data
Ensure compliance with established inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Utilize the SAP ERP system to perform inventory-related transactions, such as, issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
Manages inventory by blocking and releasing inventory due to stock checks, damage to products, quality purposes and product recall
Create approvals for inventory movement, ensuring proper authorization and documentation
Assist in the implementation and improvement of inventory management processes and procedures
Adjust damaged and returned products and verifies receipt against approved authorization.
Completes all activities and documentation, accurately, and in a timely basis in compliance with GMP and company procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols