Inventory and Supply Chain Specialist

2 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Reach Systems, Inc Full time

**Job Overview**
Reach Systems Inc. is looking for a new **Inventory and** **Supply Chain Specialist** to join our team and play a key role in improving our inventory management, procurement, and supplier management. This position directly supports our engineering and production departments to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery.

**Responsibilities**
- Coordinate procurement for all company projects, as delegated by the Project Manager
- Optimize inventory by monitoring inventory turnover, warehouse capacity and surplus inventory
- Identify opportunities for improvement across all levels of inventory and procurement
- Determine product and project deficiencies for active sales orders and inventory requirements, and procure components accordingly
- Send RFQs to suppliers and negotiate payment terms, pricing and delivery
- Support Manufacturing and Project Management by kitting parts for assemblies and preparing/tracking documentation packages as established in the company's procedures.
- Perform inventory maintenance activities, including cycle counts, min/max procurement, and new product additions
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and management team to implement continuous improvement across inventory and supply chain departments
- Assist with shipments, both domestically and internationally, including customs clearance and all related regulations

**Skills**
- Knowledge of inventory and procurement processes, and purchasing best practices within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, Teams)
- Experience with Wrike or other cloud-based project management systems
- Familiarity with electronic and mechanical components and related terminology

**Experience / Other Competencies**
- 3+ years in procurement, inventory, supply chain, or contracts management
- Exposure to international sourcing or complex supply chains is a benefit
- Prior experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial projects preferred

Pay: $24.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person



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