inventory clerk

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre
• Business office
• Warehouse

Tasks

• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Prepare price quotations
• Process files and paperwork
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• 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
• Review requisition orders for accuracy
• Set up and maintain inventory control system
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Conduct quality control
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock
• Maintain stock rotation
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Place stock on shelves
• Prepare inventory costs, retail pricing and profit reports
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Unpack goods received
• Verify receipts and packing slips
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Prepare and submit reports
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Ensure smooth operation of equipment
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• Working groups
• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Spreadsheet
• Word processing software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Versatility
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask
• Innovation

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities