Inventory Analyst

Employer

Canadian Surgery Solutions

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Hospital/health care establishment/health institution

Tasks

• Provide customer service
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Prepare purchase orders
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Review requisition orders for accuracy
• Set up and maintain inventory control system
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Conduct quality control
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock
• Maintain stock rotation
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Place stock on shelves
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Unpack goods received
• Verify receipts and packing slips
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Monitoring and tracking software
• MS Outlook
• Computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering system

Area of work experience

Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program