WhiteWater makes products, but at our heart, we are a service business, and that means we are a people business. In this way, we excel and create value for our clients by listening to their needs, collaborating to create solutions, problem-solving and attending to the details. Our culture, as you would expect, reflects these traits. We are a diverse group of experts, from creative designers to talented engineers. Whatever the expertise we bring from all over the world, we listen and learn from each other because we are aligned behind a clearly understood purpose: together we create fun for families everywhere.
Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today! Whitewater’s People and Culture department is looking for a candidate to join us in the following role:
Position: Inventory Specialist
Status: Regular Full Time, 40 hours a week
Department: Inventory
Location: Derwent - Delta, BC, Canada
Reports to: Production Planning Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for managing and organizing company’s inventory, ensure materials, products and supplies are properly accounted for, stored, and distributed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure accurate replenishment and inventory
Oversee accuracy of materials issuances by Stock Room
Resolve inventory discrepancies. Monitor negative inventory on a weekly basis and reconcile discrepancies
Monthly physical inventory counts and review and analyze inventory discrepancies
Establish Min/Max levels and review/update every six months
Direct activities related to inventory usage: picking, packing and recording transactions in ERP system
Accountable for all inventory transactions
Put away Stock Room items
Coordinate work orders with the Planning Team, print and provide the picking lists
Prioritize kitting and kit assembly, monitor kit releases, audit kits to maintain traceability of backorders
Review and report backorders for daily analysis for kitting; provide feedback to Senior Planner for customer commitment purposes
Updating and publishing metrics
Maintain visual management in Stock Room including Work/Planning status white boards
Work with Planning, Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure that the inventory levels and turns for items in stockroom are optimized
Adhere to proper inventory procedures and materials management processes, including reconciliation of cycle counts and annual physical inventory
Develop and implement continuous improvement projects and procedures to improve systems, processes, inventory accuracy and schedule support
Controlling quality standards in stores by following Stores QC Procedure which involves spot checking the contents of a packaged box and compared to the pick list to check for errors
Lead one continuous improvement project per year
Bin management: part number labels, maintain Kanban replenishment, rotate old with newer stock, moving frequently issued parts to lower shelves
Maintaining Stores 5S housekeeping includes sweeping, emptying garbage cans, cleaning work areas
Responsible for safety and ensuring best practices are followed
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position
Demonstrated understanding of MRP, LEAN, KAIZEN inventory, and production principles
Proficiency Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Previous D365 experience is an asset
Previous exposure to Lean and 5S manufacturing practices.
Understanding of Kanban and inventory systems.
Post-Secondary school education in related field an asset.
Forklift certification or experience an asset
Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. repetitively
Must be able to work on both established shifts as required
Available to work overtime hours as required
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
COMPETENCIES/KNOW-HOW, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
Be willing and able to follow processes, procedures and/or instructions
Self-motivated with the ability and stay on task with minimal supervision.
Hands-on, role-up your sleeves, do whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
Ability to listen, communicate (written and oral) and collaborate
Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, creative, fun and positive environment
Ability to work independently and as a team, self-starter and energetic
5S cleaning, organizing, sustaining Inventory Department.
Continuous improvement of self
Strong organization and problem-solving skills
Respect for people with communication, consideration and cooperation
Action oriented approach - if you don't know something, you seek to find it out
Excellent at juggling multiple priorities and reprioritizing as needed
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Willingness to contribute to a safe work environment by following all Company health and safety rules and policies.
WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES:
Accountability – We do what we say
Collaboration – We work well together
Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
Communication – We listen to and understand each other
Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances
