Inventory Controller

Job Title: Inventory Controller

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, managing material flow, and supporting warehouse operations to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time. You will perform inventory adjustments, scrapping, and cycle counts, while entering and updating data in warehouse management systems and spreadsheets. The position also involves hands-on warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, and shipping and receiving, with occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory adjustments and scrapping activities in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Receive material orders from suppliers and ensure all incoming goods are accurately recorded in the inventory system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Provide timely updates on parts in the warehouse that may impact customer orders and communicate any potential issues.
• Ensure inventory control and accuracy by entering and maintaining data in the warehouse management system and Microsoft Excel.
• Support warehouse operations, including order picking, packing, and shipping and receiving activities.
• Use RF scanners to locate, pick, and record inventory movements within the warehouse.
• Follow standardized procedures to support root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory issues, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal team members across multiple warehouse locations to align on inventory levels and order priorities.
• Handle physical tasks safely, including lifting items up to 50 pounds, while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of inventory control experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and performing data entry.
• Minimum 1 year of shipping and receiving experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Experience with cycle counting and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory and order picking.
• Ability to perform order picking, shipping, and receiving tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and inventory recording.
• Good communication skills to provide clear updates and coordinate with team members.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Motivated and reliable work ethic with a focus on completing tasks efficiently and correctly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience is an asset.
• Experience working with small parts is an advantage.
• International shipping experience is considered a strong asset.
• Sit-down forklift experience is preferred and may lead to further training opportunities.
• Interest in learning additional warehouse tasks, projects, and equipment operation, including potential forklift training.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that is undergoing significant expansion in the Calgary area, offering strong long-term potential for those who demonstrate initiative and effort. The company provides competitive compensation for an inventory role in northeast Calgary, along with growth opportunities as they continue to hire for leadership positions. You will have the chance to broaden your skills, take on more responsibilities, and potentially receive forklift training. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package at 80% coverage, including an RRSP match, supporting both health and financial well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and warehousing environment in northeast Calgary, supporting production of utility aircraft and related components. The facility operates multiple warehouses that store and ship parts worldwide, with several buildings located near the airport. You will work on a day shift from Monday to Friday, 7:00 . to 3:30 ., for a 40-hour workweek or 8-hour workdays. The schedule includes two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch. The team consists of approximately 17 staff members across Calgary, who are stationed at various locations but coordinate closely internally. The work involves regular use of warehouse technologies such as warehouse management systems, RF scanners, and Microsoft Excel, as well as hands-on tasks like picking, packing, and shipping and receiving. The environment requires safe handling of materials with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and adherence to standard warehouse safety practices and attire appropriate for a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.