Inventory Manager

Portland Tractor Inc. was established in 1976 and has since become a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Portland Tractor is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Portland Tractor Inc. is looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to join our team in Langley, British Columbia. As the Inventory Manager, you will maximize return on inventory investment by implementing corporate inventory strategies, managing ERP parts data integrity, optimizing inventory assortment and levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Inventory Manager your key responsibilities will include:

• Implement Corporate Parts Inventory Strategy across all business locations
• Determine inventory assortment and quantities to be held in each stocking location based on historical and forecast demand.
• Oversee the maintenance of all parts information in the ERP
• Review branch inventory performance on a regular basis to adjust inventory levels and remove non-performing inventory.
• Provide leadership and accountability to the branches for inventory management policies, processes and procedures
• Oversee the annual inventory count across all locations
• Initiate post inventory count audit of discrepancies
• Develop the parts warehouse design and layout for new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities, source the required storage solutions and plan and direct the physical move.
• Direct the replenishment process for stocking inventory at all branch locations
• Manage the inventory management team
• Evaluate freight strategy and make improvements as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, or a related field
• 5+ years in a leadership role related to inventory or logistics management
• Prior ERP systems experience (Sage 100 preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Experience implementing Lean and Six Sigma
• Willing to travel within North America

Benefits & Perks

Portland Tractor Inc. is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, shot term disability, and travel insurance
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities