Inventory Coordinator

Jonview brings Canada to the World - What can we bring to your career?
- Competitive benefits and compensation
- A fun youthful and supportive work environment
- **Remote work available**:

- Travel Benefits
- Highly valued experience with Canadian Tourism practices, products, and promotions

Jonview Canada is Canada’s leading receptive operator, providing a full range of travel products and services to the international Tour Operator community. For more than 35 years we have developed relationships that now include over 2000 Canadian suppliers. We welcome over 250,000 visitors annually.

**Values**:
**We work as a team** with openness to the ideas and expectations of our colleagues, our customers, and our partners.

**We are professionals** on a constant quest for excellence, tackling challenges methodically, with efficiency and integrity, and recognize the value of creating a fun working environment.

**We go beyond** our obligations to our customers, our colleagues, the community, and the environment.

**Description**:The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of inventory and maintaining sufficient levels of availability for the designated geographical area. The incumbent will negotiate with suppliers on securing additional space, backorders, special requests, and relocates.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure hotel inventory is monitored and analyzed promptly to maximize usage of all contracted space.
- Develop and maintain a solid understanding of hotel offerings, proximity/location/access, and relationships for risk assessment, proper passenger assignment, and office support.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the supplier base to support inventory purchasing.
- Retain a thorough understanding of key clients/market inventory requirements, providing the necessary extra steps to support arrangements agreed on by Jonview.
- Address suspended bookings immediately, with a goal of a 20-hour turnaround.
- Request additional space as required at the same contract terms, to permit continued sales as it relates to suspended bookings.
- Address supplier backorders (hotel faults and hotel problems). Secure alternate arrangements and continue negotiating towards securing the original request at no cost to Jonview.
- Negotiate with suppliers on Rack Rates requests, upgrades, and special requests. (Negotiation can include rates, allotment, and terms)

**Position Requirements**:

- College Diploma.
- 2 to 3 years of industry experience with knowledge of Canadian destinations
- Bilingual - French, and English required
- Knowledge of computer systems and data entry skills
- Negotiation skills, and ability to influence others.
- Good problem-solving skills. Able to make quality decisions on a timely basis; creativity; results-oriented.
- Strong communication skills both orally and written (English). Ability to speak clearly and professionally over the phone and in person.
- Able to manage time, processes, and systems. Knowledge of the CCRS system is an asset.
- Has pertinent functional and technical knowledge; quick learner

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you currently require sponsorship to work in Canada?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Where are you currently located? This position includes working from our Toronto office 1 day a week (if located in Toronto).

**Experience**:

- tourism/hospitality: 2 years (required)
- Inventory management: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- French (required)