Inventory Analyst

ACCOUNTABILITIES - Materials - Executes the maintenance and accuracy of the inventory management with system procedures and work instructions - Advises or requests from MIS group appropriate system updates to suit department Requirements - Works on problems of where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable inventory corrective actions. Exercises judgment within procedures and practices to determine the appropriate actions. - Meets all Department objectives - Maintains an accurate record of cycle count audit and determine measureable tracking. 100% Inventory Accuracy Performance and tracking - Inventory Control - Ensure correct Shipping and Receiving processs for inventory accuracy including Customer Returns and disposition of inventory - Conducts data cleaning to ensure obsolete, quality issues and redundant inventory is dispositioned. - Attends new Program meetings for new requirements that affect inventory movements. - Receives Engineering Change Notice Documentation (ECN’s), Engineering Deviation Requests (EDR’s) from engineering and and ensure inventory changes are tracked and processed correctly on the floor through inventory management. - Identifies, documents and tracks disposition of all obsolete or expired inventory items in CMS and advises "Master Data Analyst" Corporate to make appropriate changes. - Identifies, documents and receives approval for disposition of all inventory counts and ensures 100% accuracy of CMS perpetual Inventory - Analyzes the BOM for products to ensure accuracy of the structure of the BOM. Auditing all parts once per year - Reviews with production, quality control, purchasing and the materials transaction to ensure 100% inventory accuracy. Other - Fulfill the Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities identified in the Canadian HSE Management Standards and OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001 Management Systems. - Fulfill the Quality Management System responsibilities identified in IATF 16949 and AMTB Process Map. - Fulfill the responsibilities as identified in the Employee Handbooks. - Any other duties as assigned - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER INFORMATION - Travel requirement - Minimal ( +/- 15%) - Reporting to - Material Supervisor - Number of direct reports - 0-5 direct reports - Education level - Other - Education discipline - Materials, Inventory Managment, Finance - Experience - Minimum 5 years - Language - English - Other minimum requirements - Technical - Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills - Working knowledge with AS400 MRP (CMS). - Experience with inventory management and related processes in an automotive setting - Personal Skills - Strong analytical skills. - Process and documentation orientated. - Effective communicator (both written and oral). - Detail oriented. - Strong sense of urgency. - Strong planning and organizational skills. - Strong team player. **Education**: Preferred - Some college or better in Finance or related field - Some college or better in Logistics /Supply Chain Management or related field - High School Diploma or better **Behaviors**: Preferred - Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest - Team Player: Works well as a member of a group - Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause - Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well - Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations**: Preferred - Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help - Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals - Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization