Inventory Task Specialist - Whitby

at  Mountain Equipment Company

MEC is expanding! Join us on this new adventure.
We’re currently looking for new staffers to join our team in our new location in Whitby.
MEC is more than a store. We’re a hub for the outdoor community, a leader in sustainability, and a place where you can be yourself. People come to us to try new things and plan new adventures – and as an full-time Inventory Task Specialist, you’ll be there to help make it happen.
Members (what we call customers) visit us for gear and advice on hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, watersports, snowsports and travel. You’ll manage a team of people who support our members in planning everything from dream trips to weekend getaways, and first-timers to outdoor experts.
You’ll also have some pretty incredible coworkers who might just become future activity buddies; we asked staff what their favorite thing was about working for MEC, and the overwhelming answer was “the people.”
The Inventory Specialist role is a frontline position focused on driving inventory excellence and customer service. The position works to improve in-store inventory accuracy by conducting counts, audits, record keeping, and processing inbound and outbound shipments. The Inventory Specialist position is required to provide flexibility to complete customer service tasks and shifts when the business needs demand it. If you love the outdoors, learning about gear and connecting with people, this is the role for you.

What a day in the life looks like:

• Conduct daily counts, audits.
• Complete cycle counts.
• Enter inventory adjustments for the store on a daily basis.
• Responsible for executing shipping and receiving tasks including but not limited to:
• Ensuring outbound shipments meet our internal standards.
• Final preparation of outbound shipments applying postage and carrier co-ordination.
• Ensure all the records relating to inventory adjustments, outbound/inbound shipments, store location management (offsite/rentals/demo etc.) are up to date and meeting MEC standards.
• Inventory (trade) Purchase Order receiving.
• Proficiency in the use of multiple programs including but not limited to Excel, MMS, and other tools to complete functions of the job

You might be who we’re looking for if:

• Demonstrated understanding of basic retail inventory control, handling, shipping and receiving processes minimum of 1 year experience in a retail environment
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and D365
• Competence in utilizing both PC and handheld devices
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Strong verbal and written Communication abilities
• You have exceptional planning, organization and time management skills.
• You want to connect people with quality products to encourage active outdoor lives.
• You have a high attention to detail
• You’re a “can do” person who likes to learn new things.
• Your skill set includes personal integrity and awareness, customer focus, initiative and character, teamwork and the ability to develop yourself and others.
• You have a good natured, outgoing welcoming vibe and genuinely like helping people.
• Customer service is not just your skill, it’s your mindset. You’ll go out of your way to provide an excellent member experience.
• You can lift 50 lb. walk 10,000 steps per day, and you are comfortable climbing ladders.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus, not a must.
• You’re curious about gear and want to learn more – we’ll provide training to build your skills.

Availability

• Full, open availability five (5) days a week including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday). We offer set days off.

What do we offer:

• More than just a job. We love what we do, and we offer to share our passion for outdoors.
• Competitive hourly rate and clear pay increase program
• Full Time hours (37.5 paid per week)
• Staff discount and pro deals (amazing deals straight from vendors).
• Equipment demonstration program – it’s like a free gear rental program for staffers.
• The chance to spend time with your peers through field experience programs, and to live our purpose to get active outside.
• Lots of training and product knowledge.
• Competitive benefit package including Health benefits (medical and dental), life insurance, Employee matching group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Paid sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement program to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Paid volunteerism,
• Growth opportunities.
• An amazing, collaborative team – people are what makes MEC an incredible place to work.

Please refer the Job description for details