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Senior Inventory Analyst

The People Bank Halifax Office is currently recruiting a Senior Inventory Analyst for our client located in Dartmouth.  

The People Bank provides temporary, permanent, and contract personnel for thousands of employment opportunities each year, and employs a customized recruitment approach that will treat you like an individual. Whether you're looking for your dream job, or something flexible to suit your schedule, you can rely upon an experienced recruitment specialist that is dedicated to helping you find the right fit.

The People Bank has also been recognized for placing people first by being awarded Platinum Status as one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada for 6 consecutive years, and our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Job Description:
Provides daily support to the sales and logistics groups through the assessment and replenishment of inventory requirements, evaluation of product lines and management of overall inventory levels. Acts as team lead for the purchasing group, providing guidance to other team members.

Responsibilities:
Evaluates inventory replenishment needs on a daily basis executing orders where necessary and ensuring confirmation of orders and receipt;
Maintains appropriate inventory levels on assigned product lines including activities such as vendor negotiations and relations, line reviews, vendor returns, control of surplus, dead/slow moving and/or nonstick inventory;
Maximizes inventory turns through effective quantities, timely deliveries, inter-branch transfers etc…;
Updates SXE system inventory information i.e. product status, promotions etc...;
Ensures appropriate levels of product knowledge and information in relation to assigned product lines in order to assist in product line and mix rationalization, SSR approval and management and sales staff training;
Maintains appropriate levels of vendor knowledge to effect appropriate levels of vendor analysis in relation to current and future product requirements;
Works with the business units to evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service and other related factors;
Works with the Product Manager with vendor negotiations, financial analysis and product margin management;
Maintains vendor and product information in the SXE system;
Facilitates in the freight forwarding process through rate quotes, freight analysis etc….;
Acts as the purchasing team lead, providing guidance, support and problem solving assistance to the other team members as necessary; and
Processes and analyzes reports as required.

Qualifications:
Academic/Educational Requirements:
Diploma in business/management/logistics or related field.
Course work towards the Purchasing Management designation would be considered an asset.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 3 – 5 years experience in a purchasing environment;
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management.
• Familiarity with computerized purchasing, warehousing and inventory management systems (ERP).
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word, Access).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze financial/operational data and prepare reports.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Salary:
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

If you are qualified for this role, please send your resume to Janet Ford via email; haloffice@thepeoplebank.com, by fax at 442-3956 or apply directly on line.

The People Bank would like to thank everyone for their interest; however, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

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