Position:    Inventory Controller - Canada

Reports to:         Chief Financial Officer   

Location:             Grande Prairie, AB

The future is bright for Control Tech! Join us, there are great things to come!

Control Tech is a leading cross-border Instrumentation, Electrical & Automation solutions provider. Committed to excellence, we are experts in construction, maintenance, turn-around and optimization, as well as structures, production operations, parts sales and more. As a people-first company, our skilled and diversified team is known for providing stellar customer service and we are always ready to explore new avenues for our safe and versatile solutions.

Our mission is to empower our people to deliver high quality solutions to our clients safely and efficiently while continuing to strengthen and preserve the environment we operate in. We are committed to safety, quality work, community, work-life balance, and honesty within our entire organization.

Job Brief:

The Inventory Controller will lead the inventory department and monitor/report on company inventory levels, with a strong focus on inventory reduction.  This role is responsible for developing inventory tracking systems and performing inventory analysis to ensure inventory levels are relevant and within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational processes, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Advises on required or advantageous initiatives to upper management.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by organizing/conducting physical counts, monthly spot checks of warehouses and bin locations; reconciling with data storage system Syteline.
• Provides monthly/weekly reporting of inventory levels, outstanding purchase orders and outstanding receipts. 

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains employees in the inventory department.
• Oversees the daily workflows of the departments relating to inventory control.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse and plans and implements new design layouts.
• Initiates and maintains part/item numbers by ensuring part numbers are not duplicated, units of measure are correct and obsolete part numbers are managed appropriately.
• Reviews and maintains item/product code markups and markup structure.
• Monitors item costing and pricing.
• Review and support IFS system issues with Astra as needed.
• Works with department employees to identify, create, and document best practices and processes and ensures all employees are included in communication updates.
• Continually review and improve the training program (Click Learn) to increase efficiencies within department. 
• Communicate and work with Field Technicians to resolve failed transactions relating to the IFS Mobile Work Order (MWO) application.
• Cultivates and manages key business relationships within industry.
• Manages records and documentation related to purchasing agreements with suppliers and negotiates agreements as required.
• Meets warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Coordinates inventory warehouse activities with other departments and department employees may perform the same duties as other warehouse employees.
• Leads Warehouse teams’ safety culture; ensures staff compliance with safety legislation including certification standards, participation in health and safety meetings.
• Assists the Service Administrators with margin review on purchase orders.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial setting, 3 years within a warehousing management/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience successfully implementing sustainable inventory reduction measures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to delegate, motivate, and inspire team members.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large amounts of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience in supply chain management and logistics.
• Experience managing multiple warehouse locations and teams. 
• Experience working with ERP (enterprise resource planning) software. 
• Ability to establish positive, professional relationships.
• Ability to anticipate needs, determine and implement solutions, and provide results that benefit the organization.
• Ethical, trustworthy professional with outstanding record-keeping experience managing confidential information.
• Ability to maintain a regular presence at off-site locations.
• Regular travel will be required.

Education:

• Post-secondary education or comparable experience in business, supply chain management, warehousing, or parts management.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and general construction practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials is considered an asset.

Self-Management Behaviors (expected of all employees in the Control Tech family):

• Self-Awareness: Recognizes impact on others, knows strengths and limitations, sense of self-worth and confidence.
• Self-Control: Disruptive emotions and impulses are in check, maintains consistency with core values.
• Maintains Motivation: Strives to learn, to improve and to be successful.
• Listening and Speaking Respectfully: Listens generously - clarifies meaning and intent, speaks straight and respectfully.
• Collaborator: Works effectively on teams with a wide variety of people, resolves conflict directly and productively, contributes to the success of others.

Leadership Behaviors (expected of Leaders at all levels in Control Tech):

• Create Clear Direction: Creates a clear path forward with a drive to win and focus on results, champion’s the Mission, Vision and Brand of Control Tech. Engages and communicates with all employees what is the direction of the company and how their actions contribute.
• Coach: Defines roles and goals for all team members, measures and manages results, delivers feedback that enforces productive behavior and builds on successes.
• Model: Demonstrates the behaviors and attitudes required for success, prioritizes time to focus on high value activities, learns continuously and creates this condition for their team.
• Sponsor: Creates a productive and positive work environment, empowers staff through delegation and support.
• Partner: Delivers on and manages promises to co-workers and employees, appropriately involves others in decision making that affects them.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Control Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran/military status, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.