inventory control clerk

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Import and export firm
• Industrial facility or establishment
• Manufacture
• Repair and service establishment
• Willing to relocate
• Business office

Tasks

• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Process files and paperwork
• Provide information on available materials
• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Prepare purchase orders
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Liaise with Canada Customs
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Place stock on shelves
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Unpack goods received
• Verify receipts and packing slips

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• Word processing software
• MS Office

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Variable or compressed work week