Inventory Coordinator

Air Liquide•Edmonton, AB

11d

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, reliable, and optimal operation of logistics, dispatching, and inventory control processes. Serving as a central point of contact, this role bridges the gap between planning, execution, and support functions. The main focus is to organize and oversee daily pickup and delivery (P&D) schedules, manage facility inventory, and guide the dispatching team while minimizing distribution costs and maximizing asset utilization. All duties must be executed in strict compliance with legal requirements, internal safety and compliance policies, and quality standards, with a proactive focus on problem-solving, operational efficiency, and superior customer satisfaction (both internal and external). At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

Requirements

High School Diploma (Grade 12) required
5 to 8 years of experience in a related logistics/distribution domain preferred, or 1–3 years within a manufacturing, process plant, or industrial operations environment.
Proficient with computer programs and software, including Google Suite applications, MS Office (Excel, Word), and specialized industrial databases.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong foundational knowledge in management and basic finance.

Nice To Haves

Degree or Bachelor's in Logistics Management, a related technical field, or a certificate in road freight transport with significant relevant experience is highly preferred.
Experience in industrial gas, chemical manufacturing, or a similar process-driven industry is highly preferred.
Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role is considered a strong asset.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG / TM Dangerous Goods), Industrial Management System (IMS), BDS, and Oracle knowledge.

Responsibilities

Organize, review, and analyze daily delivery routes and P&D schedules to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
Cooperate with the broader distribution network to resolve bottlenecks and implement logistics enhancements.
Coordinate weekly inbound and outbound inter-branch shipments and P&D runs for raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods, ensuring proper document and inventory control.
Manage daily cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain precise inventory records, tracking stock levels of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.
Take swift corrective action for overages, shortages, damaged/incorrect items, or improper documentation, communicating issues directly to relevant internal teams.
Assist the shipping and receiving department by auditing incoming deliveries against bills of lading and packing slips, confirming paperwork accuracy, and validating or closing out system orders.
Implement and maintain standardized inventory and shipping control procedures to maximize operational efficiency and minimize material loss.
Daily dispatching and tracking of all scheduled deliveries utilizing R12, the designated dispatching program, and the servi-trax system.
Manage barcode, payroll, and dispatching systems.
Review system data daily, perform data entry to ensure databases remain completely up to date, and maintain computerized systems and equipment to meet user needs across production, inventory, and shipping functions.
Keep highly accurate records and maintain superior housekeeping and organizational standards at the facility.
Extract, analyze, and monitor daily and monthly distribution reports, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for dispatching, production, quality, safety, shipping, and inventory.
Partner with the Regional Distribution Director to evaluate monthly performance ratios and operational costs.
Identify variances, present findings to management, and recommend corrective actions to enhance operational workflows and maximize asset utilization.
Collaborate with sales teams and headquarters to support customer profitability evaluations, assess distribution costs, analyze volumes, and estimate tank installation costs to facilitate accurate client quotes.
Participate in annual budget development.
Unwaveringly adhere to and enforce all internal and external rules, regulations, and company safety compliance policies and procedures.
Actively participate in facility safety meetings, conduct inspections, and foster a proactive safety culture.
Proactively identify potentially risky situations, inform affected personnel, and participate fully in the corrective follow-up process.
Maintain full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regarding medical gases and medical devices.
Oversee the Quality System and the customer complaint/non-conformity management system (INTELEX), completing non-conformity forms and adopting necessary corrective measures.