Specialist Inventory Control at CPKC

, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Warehousing, Distribution, Safety Management, Analytical Skills, Excel Skills, SAP, Material Management, Communication, Planning, Problem Solving, Team Coordination, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The position provides oversight and management of inventory control for CPKC materials for Engineering, Signals & Communications, Mechanical Car and Locomotive departments across a defined territory. You will also assist in the management of a regional material distribution center operation outlined by the manager. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Coordinate and support CPKC’s inventory control objectives, ensuring inventoried materials are properly transacted (right material at the right place and at the right time) and are counted per our Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls Create a safe workplace by executing a Safety Management system Execute inventory control processes for a defined region or material scope, including executing counts and posting counts for all material types Coordinate inventory count plans to ensure inventory controls are met   Act as the business point of contact for material concerns for the portfolio defined for this role Support capital inventory for S&C, Engineering, Mechanical Car, Loco and Procurement to execute planning, transferring and delivery of material Optimize CPKC Inventory materials while providing oversight on material management best practices Assist in Management of Southern District Distribution Center POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Post-Secondary Education, preferably a university degree in business, finance, engineering or a related field Minimum 3 years’ experience managing inventory, warehousing, and distribution of materials Valid driver's license Experience working in a warehouse Strong excel skills and analytical capabilities Systems’ aptitude and experience with SAP is preferred but training will also be provided WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Drug Testing This position is subject to a negative company drug test. Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Driver’s license verification and driving history Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form Social Security Number verification BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Req ID: 104854 Department: Procurement Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Country: United States % of Travel: 20-30% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External #LI-ONSITE #LI-EF1 #LI-ONSITE #LI-EF1

Responsibilities

The Specialist Inventory Control position oversees and manages inventory control for CPKC materials across various departments. This includes executing inventory control processes, coordinating inventory count plans, and optimizing inventory materials.