Inventory Representative

at  United Farmers of Alberta Cooperative Ltd

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute, promote and adhere to inventory management policies/procedures/SOPs at site level to improve and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Oversee/manage all inventory movements onsite; including, but not limited to counts, negative on hand (NOH), goods issue/receipt, return to vendor (RTV), supplemental articles, monitory transfers, purchase orders, scrapping/consumables and offsite inventory.
• Identify inventory variances to root cause using analytical tools in accordance to UFA inventory policies/procedures and to support Store Manager create and implement corrective actions and proper behaviors management processes and collaborate with Store Manager on corrective action plans to mitigate risk.
• Investigate and support follow up actions regarding shipping/transferring discrepancies, partnering with various business units/teams and distribution center.
• Partner with store team to champion the importance of inventory processes, controls and management; identify process non-compliance and training gaps, collaborating with Store Manager to support action plans to promote corrective behaviors.
• Identify potential concerns with stock requirements and communicate with replenishment team to ensure optimum min/max levels.
• Participate in network analysis of inventory accuracy processes to identify and recommend actions to improve UFA overall inventory accuracy to mitigate shrink.
• Compile weekly inventory movement report analysis in partnership with Inventory & Asset Protection for collaborated action plans; participate in scheduled conference calls to share action plans with iRep peers.
• Support preparation of Wall to Wall (W2W) inventory count; support performing site recounts following W2W and collaborate on post site action plans with Store Manager.
• Provide supporting documentation and evidence for incidents such as but not limited to theft, act of nature and property damage that occur within UFA site.
• Partner with Inventory & Asset Protection in unbiased procedural non-compliance investigations; perform factual root cause analysis and gather analytical evidence; provide detailed reporting, retention of information and promote changes to mitigate future risk.
• Assist in operational tasks such as stocking, labeling and organizing of product to promote inventory integrity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma with 1-2 years of retail experience. Detailed understanding of inventory control systems gained through 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management and/or Asset Protection.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various personalities to achieve buy-in to both the importance of inventory management, along with the ability to identify noncompliance and root cause issues to support in developing corrective action plans.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, productively, and effectively with initiative and drive while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Good MS Office Excel skills, experience with D365 is an asset.
• Capable of light labor, i.e.: capable of lifting up to 25kg.
• Agriculture or AgriBusiness background, interest, and aptitude are an asset.
• Valid class 5 drivers license and clean driver’s abstract.

Please refer the Job description for details