Inventory Coordinator

AFL is a leading provider of integrated solutions in the fiber optics industry. By offering expertise, products,
and services in engineering, construction, and installation and repairs, AFL provides end-to-end solutions
for customers’ broadband networks. From being environmentally conscious to ensuring a healthy and
safe working environment, AFL invests in its employees. AFL proactively engages with its communities
through grants, service projects, environmental initiatives and more. Through a culture of commitment
and collaboration, the company is a trusted advisor for customers in the telecom, oil and gas, and utilities
markets. AFL is proud of its impact on communities, connecting people with innovative technologies,
exceptional products, and high-quality services.

We have a reputation in the fiber optics industry for consistently being at the forefront of technology and
innovation. Want proof? We were founded in 1984 with a single product, fiber optic ground wire. Today,
we sell thousands of products and services to multiple markets across the globe and have become a
billion-dollar company in revenue. Not only do we have a track record for growth and financial stability,
but we are also backed by Fujikura, a $6 billion company with a 128-year history of product innovation.
With our culture of commitment and professional growth opportunities, AFL will give you the opportunity
to reach new heights and take your career to the next level.

AFL has operations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia and employs over 6000 people
worldwide.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage and maintain inventory accuracy regularly through monitoring of warehouse receiving and distribution activities, stock takes/transfers and request periodic audits/cycle counts from the warehouses to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Plan/forecast material requirement amounts in smaller quantities at shorter intervals relative to demand based on build schedules using created planning sheets as reference.
- Identify and optimize common inventory items among facilities regularly and use information to initiate material forecasting to maintain material availability for critical items.
- Complete material order logs daily to track progress on orders.
- Update incoming material purchase requests daily and communicate these requests with Supply Chain Manager accordingly.
- Monitor pull requests of materials, consumables or other stock items regularly in order to fill technician/contractor’s requests
- Propose, modify and develop forecasting tools to better record and track current and projected materials.
- Identify overstocks and/or obsolete/redundant raw materials and recommend disposition to maximize availability of working capital. Before planning to order for any “new” item, ensure plan for old material run offs (material return and/or swapping w/vendor) before any part supersession.
- Maintain query form to showcase material purchase history including, but not limited to, total count of order, total quantity of order, average quantity per order, standard deviation of quantity order, time span from placing order to receiving order.
- Gather data from supplier(s) occasionally on finalized list of materials (i.e. number of pallets, weight and dimensions) for booking purposes with service provider/carrier(s).
- Coordinate with service provider/carrier(s) on booking and shipment schedules and advise warehouse and/or storage facilities.
- Track and monitor shipments to avert and rectify any possible anticipated delays.
- Receive and verify accuracy of incoming shipments through assigned warehouse personnel/contractor(s).
- Conduct periodic audits of facility inventory as required.
- Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.

Personal Qualities
- Flexible - open to change & new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
- Detail oriented - excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
- Results focused - driven to achieve
- Interpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
- Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously
- Team Player skills - Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

**Qualifications**:

- 3+ years’ experience in related field/industry and within a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with shipping and warehousing is mandatory
- Working in a warehouse environment handling telecom materials is considered an asset
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Ex