Inventory Performance Analyst

at  Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in Mississauga. Imperial Dade Canada is seeking a Inventory Performance Analyst in Mississauga. The Inventory Performance Analyst is accountable for managing customer fill rates and reports to ensure adequate inventory levels are allocated throughout all service regions and customer accounts. This role must develop thorough knowledge of Commercial Customer Account needs and interpret and implement data on consumer trends. Responsibilities include; monitor daily inventory operations, maintain inventory control protocols, provide various internal/external customer reports, and be a liaison with Internal Stakeholders such as Customer Experience, Sales, Operations.
Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S and Canada. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 80+ branches.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving the company’s inventory situation by analyzing inventory status, trends and fill rates to determine which products are selling and which are not through the maintenance of lost/back order reports
• Recommend inventory allocation to the correct accounts and regions
• Performing extensive research on a wide range of inventory-related reports, from previous inventory reports to national purchasing trends
• Liaise with the warehouse to ensure stock transfers are completed and product discrepancies are addressed
• Provide inventory reports, discrepancies, and other statistical data to Customers, Sales and within the Corporate Services team
• Report inventory statistics to Internal Stakeholders and highlight improvement opportunities
• Coordinate with Internal Stakeholders to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue by taking proactive measures to minimize Dead and Excess stock and expired stock
• Create and maintain Inventory databases and systems for accurate inventory management
• Generate custom reports for Internal and External stakeholders.
• Interface with internal and external customers and communicate data / reporting as required
• Other related duties, special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years Customer Service skills required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Business Support role / Business Analytics/Logistics/Inventory Management
• Post secondary education - Business Administration Diploma/Certificate or equivalent business experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal in English. Bilingual French is an asset.
• Demonstrate effective time management and decision making; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Central liaison between multiple business segments, and ensure accuracy and complete information flow
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, with Advanced knowledge of Excel: pivot tables, calculations.
• Exposure to Customer Relationship Management Applications such as Salesforce, Order Fulfillment and Tracking Systems.
• Strong level of business acumen and customer programs an asset

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors

• Maintaining and improving the company’s inventory situation by analyzing inventory status, trends and fill rates to determine which products are selling and which are not through the maintenance of lost/back order reports
• Recommend inventory allocation to the correct accounts and regions
• Performing extensive research on a wide range of inventory-related reports, from previous inventory reports to national purchasing trends
• Liaise with the warehouse to ensure stock transfers are completed and product discrepancies are addressed
• Provide inventory reports, discrepancies, and other statistical data to Customers, Sales and within the Corporate Services team
• Report inventory statistics to Internal Stakeholders and highlight improvement opportunities
• Coordinate with Internal Stakeholders to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue by taking proactive measures to minimize Dead and Excess stock and expired stock
• Create and maintain Inventory databases and systems for accurate inventory management
• Generate custom reports for Internal and External stakeholders.
• Interface with internal and external customers and communicate data / reporting as required
• Other related duties, special projects and responsibilities as assigned