Inventory and Product Management Assistant - Kirkland

Our client in Kirkland is currently looking for an inventory and product management assistant. This person will assist the marketing team members, in particular the Logistics Specialist, Brand Managers and Vice President Marketing. This is a contractual position for 3-6 months with possibility of extension. They may have other tasks that are related accordingly.


Advantages
Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5PM (flexible)
A reasonable and stable work schedule of 37.5 hours (35 hours in summer).
Salary 25-28$/hr + (based on experience)
Possibility that the employment contract is extended or a full-time position becomes available for the right candidate.
A friendly and respectful work environment.
Contract for 3-6 months

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

Data entry to create new products in the operational system.
Update of information related to products and their inventory status.
Preparation, sending and tracking of purchase orders from suppliers abroad.
Maintaining product availability dates in the system.
Assistance to the logistics coordinator for data entry and other tasks related to product transport logistics.
Entering and maintaining inventory reservations in the system for large retailers.
Active communication with marketing and sales team members on inventory delays related to product reservations.
Assistance to the Marketing Vice President for inventory analysis and replenishment needs.
General assistance to the marketing team for tasks related to product and inventory management.



Qualifications
Skills and requirements:
The ideal candidate will need to have worked in administration for a minimum of 2-5 years.
The ideal candidate will have a college (CEGEP) or university degree with office work experience. Experience specifically related to inventory management or purchasing for a retailer or wholesaler would be good.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Able to learn quickly, flexible and curious (se). Ideally with experience working with enterprise systems.
Organized and meticulous. Happy to help colleagues with various tasks.
Internal and external email communication skills.
English with a functional French. The majority of work is done in English due to suppliers abroad.
English-speaking internal and external [clients/partners/employees] located outside Quebec on a [daily/regular] basis
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage priorities.


Summary
Why Randstad?

There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.

If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca / sean.lynch@randstad.ca

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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/


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