Panner I

Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Responsible for controlling corporate and branch parts inventory levels and mix, and managing the tactical activities of parts distribution for Finning. Calculate and maintain optimum parts inventory levels that meet or exceed corporate parts inventory objectives and fulfills marketing promotional campaigns.

**Job Description**:

- Control corporate and branch parts inventory levels and mix and collaborate with the branches and the Marketing, Procurement and Transportation departments on calculating and maintaining optimum parts inventory levels and mix that meets or exceeds corporate parts inventory strategies and fulfills marketing promotional campaigns, specifically order fill rates and inventory turns inventory performance business measures
- Manage the tactical activities of parts distribution for an assigned branch portfolio to attain the optimum parts inventory levels and mix according to corporate parts inventory strategies and minimize inventory holding costs and accumulation of obsolete inventory, this includes understanding product seasonal demand, managing a stock replenishment schedule, leveling inventory throughout the organization, managing parts service letters and preparing reports to support strategic inventory decisions
- Prepare requested reports for branches and the Marketing, Procurement and Transportation departments on parts inventory, inventory performance, and inventory business measures for the assigned branch portfolio from data in Lawson/PIC
- Learn other branch portfolios and assist co-Parts Planners with their branch portfolios as required

**Experience**:

- Previous experience in logistics or inventory control
- Familiarity with Lawson, specifically parts inventory functions within Lawson
- Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, inventory management and related processes
- Knowledge of Caterpillar and other vendor’s inventory processes