Inventory Specialist

Brimich is a family owned and operated 3PL & warehousing company. We are a growing organization and currently looking for dependable and dedicated Inventory Specialist to join our winning team at our Brantford facilities.

Safety Alert: Please be aware that Brimich warehouses store nut allergens and is a refrigerated facility.

Shift:

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (6-month contract)

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation ($22.00/hour to start with increases at 3, 6 & 12 months + $0.50/hour shift premium for afternoons)
• Paid vacation time & employer-paid benefits (for full-time after 3 months)
• Straight shifts - better work/life balance
• Opportunity to make an meaningful impact within your work
• A supportive work environment that values family and professional growth

Job Summary Statement:

The Inventory Specialist will provide direct support to the Inventory Supervisor through executing inventory projects and counts as well as highlighting areas of improvement to better our customer experience and minimize warehouse/logistics issues.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct root cause analysis of issues that arise in the warehouse.
• Assist in Database Management / Controls to maintain inventory accuracy and ensure correct stock rotation.
• Audit and provide commentary in relation to count back discrepancies/errors.
• Provide insight / investigate all misplaced inventory within 24 hours, missing pallets and inventory discrepancies.
• Execute full inventory audits at customers' request to maintain 99.9% inventory accuracy.
• Support and refine the damage reporting process to mitigate loss and to ensure SQF requirements are being met.
• Provide on-demand support/reports to customers when required.
• Execute inventory adjustments to keep inventory accuracy high – with clear communication internally about the changes being made.
• Provide high-level support & communication internally to all departments.
• Process HOLD and RELEASE requests from the customer in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Specifications—Skills and Competencies:

• College diploma in Logistics Management an asset
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in warehouse management and inventory control experience in a 3PL environment preferred
• Willingness to attend and participate in training and development programs as required.
• Reach Operator trained or willing to get trained.
• Willing to work in multi-temperature environments as required or assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong aptitude in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Able to work weekends on occasion (for off-hour physical counts)
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to stand throughout the day and able to lift 30-50lbs as required.
• Ability to tolerate short periods of exposure in freezer temperatures (-20C).
• Fully capable of working in varying temperatures. Temperatures may range anywhere from 2°C to 15°C in most company warehouses while Cold Storage buildings may range from 0°C to -30°C.

Brimich is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at Ext 622.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• VRSP
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Inventory management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person