Inventory Analyst, Reman

At SMS Equipment, our Inventory Analyst, Reman,is responsible for day-to-day inventory control processes and procedures, maintaining product data and analyzing the results to make recommendations for improvement as required. The Inventory Analyst, Reman will work with the Parts Supervisor to develop inventory control policies and supporting reports to align with the business KPI’s. This role is in Acheson, AB.

The shift rotation for this position is 5x2.

Responsibilities include but are not limited too:

• Monitor key performance indicators to ensure that trends are managed related to total parts inventory value, inventory turns, non-turning inventory, obsolescence parts and part number changes.
• Review daily and weekly stock reports to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to support the remanufacturing business.
• Process stock orders for replenishment of inventory.
• Ensure stock orders are placed with vendor order desk personnel or vendor order entry systems.
• Identify surplus inventory and recommend branch transfers and/or parts returns to vendors.
• Utilize RSPL’s for new components entering the remanufacturing process for inventory stock identification.
• Investigate and escalate back ordered items and provide updates to the Reman Operations department.
• Maintain and manage Consignment inventory.
• Work with the Parts Supervisor on the annual inventory count and reconciliation.
• Undertake special parts analysis projects meant to understand and improve levels of parts support.
• Assist in generating, developing and the maintenance of required inventory control reports and tools.
• Accountable for the Reman Operations inventory control and support.
• Act as a solutions provider and a source for general parts support and process training.
• Analyze and recommend current day and medium to long term plans for inventories to support the business.
• Work with the Parts Supervisor to develop reasonable annual objectives for the inventory control function to include proper and acceptable inventory levels, acceptable turnover rates, and acceptable fill rates.
• Evaluate the parts inventory control systems and provides recommendations to the Parts Supervisor.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a post secondary education with a minimum of 5 years related parts and inventory experience. Other requirements include:

• General knowledge of the technical areas covered under responsibilities and activities.
• Experience in managing parts and inventory control is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of parts distribution and inventory management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and complete projects.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in area of specialty.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications specifically, parts and inventory computer systems.
• High level of competency in Microsoft products Excel, Word, Power point.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal and team play skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail.

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following:

• Reference Check

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be received until a suitable candidate has been hired.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.