Inventory Analyst (6 Month Contract) at Aston Carter

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

45.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Planning & Management, Procurement & Purchase Order Management, ERP System Proficiency, Analytical & Reporting Skills, Process Improvement, Strategic Thinking, Cross-functional Collaboration, Leadership & Mentoring, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Time Management & Prioritization, Change Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Excellent opportunity to grow your career in one of the leading Automotive companies in Montreal! Key Responsibilities: Align inventory planning with production build plans, customer demand, and sales forecasts to ensure optimal raw material and component availability. Manage purchase order creation, follow-up, and supplier coordination to guarantee on-time delivery and minimize supply disruptions. Monitor and analyze key inventory metrics such as Days on Hand (DOH), shortage levels, and PO adherence; identify trends and recommend corrective actions. Regularly review and validate data accuracy within the JDE system to ensure procurement aligns with company inventory targets—maintaining approximately 90 days of inventory for overseas suppliers and 14 days or less for local supply. Apply strategic judgment rather than relying solely on automated ordering; critically assess demand forecasts, safety stock levels, and current inventory to challenge and optimize purchasing decisions. Rapidly develop and implement tools, dashboards, and reporting systems to increase visibility, accountability, and performance tracking across the planning function. Lead and collaborate with the existing inventory planning team to improve processes, reduce firefighting activities, and transition to proactive, data-driven planning. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, streamlining workflows, and driving automation where possible. Act as a liaison between procurement, production planning, and sales teams to ensure alignment and timely communication regarding material requirements and potential risks. Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to junior planners and buyers to build team capability and resilience. Drive execution discipline to meet targets related to inventory reduction, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency. Mitigate operational risks by ensuring knowledge transfer and backup coverage within the team. Participate actively in S&OP meetings and provide accurate, timely data and insights to support decision-making. Utilize ERP systems (preferably JDE) and advanced Excel skills to manage planning data and generate actionable reports. Proactively identify and resolve issues related to supplier performance, demand fluctuations, and production schedule changes. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Inventory Planning & Management: Expertise in managing inventory levels, including Days on Hand (DOH) targets, safety stock, and reorder points to balance supply and demand effectively. Procurement & Purchase Order Management: Skilled in purchase order creation, supplier coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. ERP System Proficiency: Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), for data validation, inventory tracking, and procurement processes. Analytical & Reporting Skills: Advanced ability to analyze complex data sets, develop dashboards, and generate insightful reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools. Process Improvement: Proven capability to identify inefficiencies, drive process improvements, and implement automation or tools to increase team productivity and planning accuracy. Strategic Thinking: Ability to apply judgment and critical thinking to challenge forecasts and automated ordering, ensuring inventory optimization aligned with business goals. Cross-functional Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with procurement, production planning, sales, and suppliers. Leadership & Mentoring: Experience leading teams, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong skills to anticipate risks, resolve issues proactively, and make timely, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. Time Management & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality. Change Management: Experience in driving change and guiding teams from reactive to proactive planning modes. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data management, reporting, and execution to prevent errors and ensure operational excellence. Contact Information: Should you wish to contact me directly with your CV, please don't hesitate to email me at fmerai[at]astoncarter.com Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Boucherville,QC. À propos d'Aston Carter: Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP-2000486 (Canada – Québec) Numéro du permis d'agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR-2000485 (Canada – Québec) About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP-2000486 (Canada – Quebec) Temporary Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency Permit Number: AR-2000485 (Canada – Quebec)

Responsibilities

The Inventory Analyst will align inventory planning with production and customer demand while managing purchase orders and supplier coordination. They will monitor inventory metrics, validate data accuracy, and lead process improvements within the inventory planning team.