Inventory Coordinator

Are you ready to take your aviation career to new heights? At Alpine Aerotech, we don't just maintain helicopters - we keep them flying worldwide.

As a full-service rotorcraft support center, we're proud to be one of the largest and most trusted Bell Customer Service Facilities in the world, as well as a recognized service center for Airbus and Leonardo helicopters.

From our humble beginnings in 1990 with just four employees to a team of more than 175 across Kelowna and Abbotsford, our growth reflects over 35 years of dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation.

If you're passionate about aviation and ready to be part of a team that thrives on excellence and collaboration, we're currently seeking a highly motivated Inventory Coordinator to join our team in West Kelowna, BC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Inventory Coordinator is responsible for accurately receiving, issuing, and maintaining aircraft parts, materials, and consumables in compliance with Transport Canada and company standards. This role ensures proper documentation, traceability, and storage while maintaining up-to-date inventory records through regular cycle counts and system updates. With strong attention to detail and organization, this position supports efficient maintenance operations and contributes to the overall reliability and professionalism of Alpine Aerotech's inventory control processes.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INVENTORY COORDINATOR

• Receive aircraft parts, materials, and consumables; verify accuracy against purchase orders and certification requirements.
• Issue parts and materials to maintenance personnel, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in the company's inventory management system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and participate in full physical inventory audits.
• Track shelf life, calibration requirements, and expiry dates for applicable items.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of all aviation-related materials in accordance with Transport Canada and company policies.
• Liaise with the Shipping and Receiving team to coordinate shipments, including packaging, documentation, and courier arrangements.
• Communicate shortages, delays, or discrepancies to the Procurement, Maintenance, and Planning teams.
• Assist with vendor returns, core exchanges, and warranty claims.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to best practices, inventory management, and warehouse organization.
• Fulfill additional duties as required.
• Uphold an unwavering standard of excellence that impeccable represents the Alpine Aerotech brand.

OUR MUST HAVES

• Diploma in Business Administration, Operations or Supply Chain Management considered an asset.
• 1 - 3 years of related experience on inventory control, warehousing, supply chain or a related field; experience in an aviation environment is an asset.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel within BC and Alberta, including, Golden, Canmore, and Calgary, as required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and move packages up to 50 lbs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work.
• Effective time and project management abilities, with skill in balancing competing priorities and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and professional maturity, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Understanding of the sensitivity of information handled and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Know what it means to work smarter, not harder.

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Aerotech's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. Our comprehensive and competitive total rewards package includes: dental, extended health, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Employee & Family Assistance, Health Spending Account, and an RRSP matching program.

We are committed to employment equity and will consider the qualifications, education, knowledge and experience of all candidates.

The starting range for this role is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.

NON-NEGOTIABLES

Please note that employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history check
• Driver's Abstract review

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Alpine Aerotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to allow our employees to reach their full potential.

We embrace what makes us each unique, and what makes us uniquely Alpine Aerotech. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Alpine Aerotech, however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.