Inventory Specialist

**About us**

Wilcox Bodies Limited is a truck body manufacturer in Milton, ON. We are supportive, engaging, challenging and our goal is to Wilcox Bodies Limited is a leading manufacturer of high-quality truck bodies and equipment. With over 60 years of experience in the industry, we are committed to providing our customers with superior products and exceptional service. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, allowing us to produce innovative and customized solutions for a wide range of industries, including construction, transportation, waste management, and more. We specialize in designing and building truck bodies and equipment that are built to withstand the toughest conditions and last for years to come. At Wilcox Bodies Limited, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, both in the products we produce and in the way we treat our employees. We value teamwork, innovation, and a strong work ethic, and we believe in providing our employees. We are a growing company with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. We are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and minimizing our impact on the environment, and we encourage our employees to share in this commitment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and innovative industry, we invite you to join our team at Wilcox Bodies Limited

**Summary of Responsibilities**:
The Inventory Specialist oversees and is accountable for the movement of all Materials to ensure the efficient flow of production and its associated paperwork, such as Incoming Inspection, Shipping and Receiving documents. The Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day activities of inventory control.

The Specialist is part of the production planning team, determining requirements for each customer Order. For the Parts sales business the Inventory Specialist oversees the timely shipment of parts to customers.

Warehouse and Inventory Management are a key part of this role. Efficient and effective management of inventory, coordinating appropriate stock levels with Purchasing. Managing an effective and efficient Parts team is a critical part of Wilcox’s success and one that minimizes unnecessary cost of inventories, while mitigating out-of-stock situations.

**Responsibilities include but not limited to**:
1. Manage Parts team and ensure all parts are picked, kitted, and delivered to production on time

2. Coordinate the move of material and equipment to and from racking to required production areas

3. Accountable for the timely release of shipments from quarantine to the floor

4. Manage cycle counts to ensure inventory levels are as needed, reporting any required adjustments on re-order levels

5. Manage Kanban of In-House manufactured items

6. Ensure MRP software is kept updated on Location, On Hand quantities and the like

7. Develop and implement Cycle Counts in line with FIFO manufacturing process

8. Train Parts team on warehousing processes and usage of safe equipment

9. Accountable for the shipment of Parts sales to customers within the established target of 48 hours

10. Develop loss mitigation processes

11. Coordinate with Purchasing on the resolution of overages, shortages, damaged or incorrect shipments

12. Labelling and bar code scanning of inventory

13. Maintain, update, and improve Inventory operating processes to increase efficiency, and train Parts team

14. Work with other teams including Sales, Production, Quality and Purchasing

15. Report to management and advise on process improvements

16. Other Duties as assigned

**ATTRIBUTES**:

- Exceptional organizational skills
- Self-starter and self-motivated
- Keen eye to details and processes
- Plans and acts when appropriate
- Builds and maintains collaborative and constructive working relationships (internally and externally)
- Effective at Leading People
- Communicates effectively with all business partners
- Customer service oriented
- Demonstrates clear and respectful communication skills in all situations
- Understands key processes and systems within the organization related to their workflow
- Ensures workflow is conducted efficiently while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance results
- Well-developed communications skills
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP system
- Solid business knowledge relating to the Work Truck Business

**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:
Job Knowledge or Work Experience:

- 5+ years’ experience in a Materials Management or Inventory Control role
- Knowledge of all tools required (e.g. project databases, MRP, CRM’s and other tools that may be required)
- Working knowledge of Customs compliance
- Strong knowledge of parts and warehouse processes
- Solid knowledge and understanding of all product lines
- Ability to listen and communicate concisely and effectively
- Strong business sense and industry expertise

**Education**:

- Designations/licences in technical t