Inventory Specialist

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

About the position : Reporting to the Purchasing Manager while working closely with Operations team, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining and reconciling inventory records for multiple sites in the Northern Alberta region.

What we offer :

• Flexible work program
• Paid training and development programs at every level
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
• Education allowance
• Competitive salary, benefits to include : employer paid medical & dental, short term and long-term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and update inventory records
• Manage the daily cycle count program with warehouse personnel
• Assist in annual physical inventory
• Prepare and assist with tank farm reconciliation
• Monthly reconciliation of customer and supplier consignment inventory
• Participate in quarantine product reviews to identify products to be classified as waste for disposal
• Verify return of goods and receipt
• Process inventory adjustments
• Research and investigate inventory discrepancies
• Participate in aged inventory reviews with the Sales Department
• Other duties as required

Qualifications :

• Related University degree or college diploma, SCMP designation or two (2) years of related inventory or purchasing work experience is required
• Must have very strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• SAP, Tableau, and Sharepoint experience are considered an asset

Where you’ll work :

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd

16911 118 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1H3

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.

Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.

Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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