Inventory & Cost Specialist

Summary :

Under the supervision of the Manager, Planning & Procurement, the Inventory and Costing Specialist is responsible for managing inventory control and product costing across multiple sites, supporting operational and financial decision-making. This role will collect, analyze, and report key data regarding material movements, cost structures, and inventory valuations to ensure process accuracy and compliance. The Inventory and Costing Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory health, drive cost reductions, and ensure timely, reliable reporting. This is a full-time, permanent role based out of our Vaughan, ON facility.

Key Responsibilities :

• Own the monitoring and control of raw materials, components, and finished goods inventory across all warehouses and locations.
• Track, analyze, and report on aging, excess, and slow-moving inventory; drive actions to reduce obsolete stock.
• Maintain and update product cost structures, including Bill of Materials (BOM), labor, machine hours, overhead allocations, and landed costs for imported components.
• Perform regular variance analysis between standard and actual costs; identify trends, risks, and root causes.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy of material usage, costing, and purchase prices.
• Prepare monthly inventory valuation, health, and aging reports with actionable insights for management review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies with accurate cost data, assisting in annual price book updates and make-or-buy analyses.
• Deliver make-or-buy and sourcing analyses with clear financial impacts for process improvement projects.
• Utilize ERP systems (MS AX 2012, MS D365 Dynamics or equivalent) for all inventory and costing functions; troubleshoot and recommend process improvements.
• Validate BOM and scrap reporting accuracy; drive corrective actions and maintain overhead absorption within budgeted targets.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic warehouse and production floor visits to validate inventory and costing data.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Manager, Planning & Procurement.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and compliance procedures.

Requirements and Skills :

What Mircom Offers :

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.

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