Inventory Control Coordinator

at  University of Toronto Press

Here’s what you’ll be doing….
You’ll be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through cycle count processes, continuous training of users, and transaction audits.
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Hourly Wage Rate:

• $23.59

This is a unionized position in the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3261, Full Time

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintains and updates inventory records
• Oversees inventory management procedures
• Performs all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures
• Reconciles inventories to book records and makes adjustments when necessary
• Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures
• Recommends programs to improve the management of inventory
• Oversees recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective product is accounted for and properly handled by either dumping, salvaging or returning to stock
• Maintains records to accurately track recouped product and return saleable product to stock
• Oversees inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs
• Conducts searches to locate products within the system, as necessary
• Adjusts records when there are discrepancies between actual product and records
• Ensures corrective measures are followed to prevent discrepancies
• Audits returns and moves returned product to its proper location
• Processes documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction
• Performs weekly cycle counts and adjusts systems as necessary
• Recommends improvements to maintain tight security over the inventory
• Maintains accurate inventory records to help facilitate shortage detection
• Maintains confidentiality of inventory records to UTP
• Maintains reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments
• Performs other related duties as required

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Minimum 1 year experience as an Inventory Control Coordinator, or similar role

Equipment used:

• Forklift
• Order picker
• Walkie
• Pallet truck
• Swing reach
• Scissor lift

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Analytical with an aptitude for data
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Able to move product/boxes up to 40 lbs
• Able to be upright/stationary, lower oneself and move throughout the warehouse for periods of time
• Warehouse/Forklift experience (will provide training)
• Values matter to you. You bring your whole self to work, and you live our values of accountability, innovation, respect, and customer focus

About our Team:
The Distribution Division is based at 5201 Dufferin Street, in Toronto and provides shipping, receiving and storage for the University of Toronto Press and approximately 40 independent publishers. Normal operations for the facility is 16 hours a day, 5 days a week, and is staffed by more than 100 full and part-time, warehouse and office employees. As an organization, we continue to look for better ways to provide outstanding service to our clients and customers.
About University of Toronto Press:
University of Toronto Press (UTP) is one of the largest university presses in North America, publishing landmark scholarship since 1901. Each year UTP releases over 200 new scholarly, course, and general interest books in both print and eBook format and over 45 journals. In addition, UTP manages the distribution for over 200 publishers and imprints in Canada, the US and around the world, with warehouses in Toronto ON and Buffalo NY. UTP also runs all of the University of Toronto Bookstores across the three main campuses, serving over 95,000 students and 15,000 faculty. For more information, please visit utorontopress.com.
As the leading university press in Canada and one of the largest in North America, we acknowledge our role and responsibility in effecting positive change. With this, we seek to continuously improve the diversity and representation of our publications and the clients we represent, as well as within the makeup of our organization. With strong commitment from leadership, we are collectively bringing forward change across the organization, both within our company culture and in our publishing, distribution, and retail endeavours. UTP operates with mutual trust, respect, and integrity as we strive to identify and remove barriers. We are committed to making UTP a great place to work by addressing and challenging systemic inequities.
Interested in applying?
We truly thank all applicants for their interest in joining the Press, only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.
The University of Toronto Press encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact Human Resources at 416.978.2239 ext. 2255.
Company
University of Toronto Press
Location
North York, Dufferin & Steeles
Opening Date
Aug 08, 2024
Closing Date
Sep 03, 2024
Starting Date
Sep 09, 202

• Maintains and updates inventory records
• Oversees inventory management procedures
• Performs all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures
• Reconciles inventories to book records and makes adjustments when necessary
• Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures
• Recommends programs to improve the management of inventory
• Oversees recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective product is accounted for and properly handled by either dumping, salvaging or returning to stock
• Maintains records to accurately track recouped product and return saleable product to stock
• Oversees inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs
• Conducts searches to locate products within the system, as necessary
• Adjusts records when there are discrepancies between actual product and records
• Ensures corrective measures are followed to prevent discrepancies
• Audits returns and moves returned product to its proper location
• Processes documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction
• Performs weekly cycle counts and adjusts systems as necessary
• Recommends improvements to maintain tight security over the inventory
• Maintains accurate inventory records to help facilitate shortage detection
• Maintains confidentiality of inventory records to UTP
• Maintains reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments
• Performs other related duties as require