Inventory Associate (12-Month Contract)
About the role
Value Proposition As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Lives – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.
Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:
- Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Career growth and training programs
- Open communication with Senior Leaders
- Employee referral program
- Recognition programs
- Social activities
- And much more…
Job Summary Reporting to the National Inventory Manager, We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory Associate to join our team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be responsible for performing cycle counts, creating approvals, managing stock, and utilizing the SAP system along with Microsoft Office programs to ensure accurate inventory. Additionally, you will play a key role in performing root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Core Job Responsibilities
- Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile any discrepancies found
- Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify the underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues
- Reconcile inventory records, including identifying and rectifying discrepancies between physical counts and system data
- Ensure compliance with established inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Utilize the SAP ERP system to perform inventory-related transactions, such as, issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
- Manages inventory by blocking and releasing inventory due to stock checks, damage to products, quality purposes and product recall
- Create approvals for inventory movement, ensuring proper authorization and documentation
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of inventory management processes and procedures
- Adjust damaged and returned products and verify receipt against approved authorization.
- Complete all activities and documentation, accurately, and in a timely basis in compliance with GMP and company procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred
- The ability to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts
- Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong listening and problem resolution skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- High sense of urgency with an emphasis on Customer Focus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Comfortable working at heights (Operating MHE)
- Safety conscious with the ability to operate material handling equipment (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. About Medline Canada Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
Our commitment to Accessibility Medline Canada is committed to the principles of accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact HRCanada@medline.com.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
About Medline Canada, Corporation
Medline is a leading global manufacturer and provider of high-quality medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Our expertise in healthcare solutions throughout the continuum of care, coupled with the scale and agility of our supply chain, allow us to partner with our customers to enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, drive effective cost management and provide fast access to quality products.
By applying our CARES values every day, in all that we do, Medline Canada is deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of our customers, employees, partners and communities. With more than 550 employees, including 125 dedicated sales and clinical professionals, and 8 distribution centres located across Canada, we are a trusted partner in delivering the healthcare needs of Canadians from coast-to-coast – Together Improving Care™.
Medline est l’un des principaux fabricants et fournisseurs mondiaux de produits et services médicaux de haute qualité destinés au secteur des soins de santé. Notre expertise en matière de solutions pour l’ensemble de ces secteurs, combinée à une chaîne d’approvisionnement agile et de grande envergure, nous permet de travailler en partenariat avec nos clients afin d’améliorer les soins aux patients, les résultats cliniques et la gestion efficace des coûts en plus de leur offrir un accès rapide à des produits de qualité.
Chez Medline Canada, nous appliquons nos valeurs CARES tous les jours, dans tout ce que nous entreprenons. Nous sommes profondément engagés envers la santé et le bien-être de nos clients, nos employés, nos partenaires et les communautés où ils vivent. Comptant plus de 550 employés, dont 125 professionnels cliniques et de la vente, et huit centres de distribution répartis dans tout le pays, nous sommes un partenaire de confiance qui répond aux besoins de santé des Canadiens d’un océan à l’autre. Ensemble au cœur des soins™.
800.268.2848 800.361.0655 (Montréal) 800.463.5166 (Québec)
Inventory Associate (12-Month Contract)
About the role
Value Proposition As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Lives – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.
Compensation is only one part of the Employee Value Proposition that Medline Canada offers our employees. As part of our mission, we offer one of the most competitive and engaging employee experience programs in Canada, which includes:
- Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Career growth and training programs
- Open communication with Senior Leaders
- Employee referral program
- Recognition programs
- Social activities
- And much more…
Job Summary Reporting to the National Inventory Manager, We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory Associate to join our team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be responsible for performing cycle counts, creating approvals, managing stock, and utilizing the SAP system along with Microsoft Office programs to ensure accurate inventory. Additionally, you will play a key role in performing root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Core Job Responsibilities
- Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile any discrepancies found
- Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify the underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues
- Reconcile inventory records, including identifying and rectifying discrepancies between physical counts and system data
- Ensure compliance with established inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Utilize the SAP ERP system to perform inventory-related transactions, such as, issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
- Manages inventory by blocking and releasing inventory due to stock checks, damage to products, quality purposes and product recall
- Create approvals for inventory movement, ensuring proper authorization and documentation
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of inventory management processes and procedures
- Adjust damaged and returned products and verify receipt against approved authorization.
- Complete all activities and documentation, accurately, and in a timely basis in compliance with GMP and company procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred
- The ability to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts
- Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong listening and problem resolution skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- High sense of urgency with an emphasis on Customer Focus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Comfortable working at heights (Operating MHE)
- Safety conscious with the ability to operate material handling equipment (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. About Medline Canada Medline Canada stands at the forefront of healthcare, providing expertise and a breadth of solutions for every care setting. With 550+ employees, including 100 dedicated sales and clinical professionals and eight distribution centres located coast-to-coast, Medline Canada is proud to serve the entire continuum of care.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity Medline Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
Our commitment to Accessibility Medline Canada is committed to the principles of accessibility in Canada. We endeavor to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact HRCanada@medline.com.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
About Medline Canada, Corporation
Medline is a leading global manufacturer and provider of high-quality medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Our expertise in healthcare solutions throughout the continuum of care, coupled with the scale and agility of our supply chain, allow us to partner with our customers to enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, drive effective cost management and provide fast access to quality products.
By applying our CARES values every day, in all that we do, Medline Canada is deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of our customers, employees, partners and communities. With more than 550 employees, including 125 dedicated sales and clinical professionals, and 8 distribution centres located across Canada, we are a trusted partner in delivering the healthcare needs of Canadians from coast-to-coast – Together Improving Care™.
Medline est l’un des principaux fabricants et fournisseurs mondiaux de produits et services médicaux de haute qualité destinés au secteur des soins de santé. Notre expertise en matière de solutions pour l’ensemble de ces secteurs, combinée à une chaîne d’approvisionnement agile et de grande envergure, nous permet de travailler en partenariat avec nos clients afin d’améliorer les soins aux patients, les résultats cliniques et la gestion efficace des coûts en plus de leur offrir un accès rapide à des produits de qualité.
Chez Medline Canada, nous appliquons nos valeurs CARES tous les jours, dans tout ce que nous entreprenons. Nous sommes profondément engagés envers la santé et le bien-être de nos clients, nos employés, nos partenaires et les communautés où ils vivent. Comptant plus de 550 employés, dont 125 professionnels cliniques et de la vente, et huit centres de distribution répartis dans tout le pays, nous sommes un partenaire de confiance qui répond aux besoins de santé des Canadiens d’un océan à l’autre. Ensemble au cœur des soins™.
800.268.2848 800.361.0655 (Montréal) 800.463.5166 (Québec)