MDC Inventory Control Associate

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

• Performs and support audits and reviews with quality data according to existing procedures. Documents results in required format.
• Support processes and procedures for Inventory Control Team.
• Partner with branches and other areas of the business to resolve inventory issues and collect data.
• Insert/Update UOM, case and pallet data.
• Perform inventory reconciliations, formalizing findings in proper systems and reporting to finance in a monthly basis.
• Work with internal and external auditors and provide data, as necessary.
• Develop and recommend improvements in warehouse practices to promote efficiency, faster service, and lower costs.
• Works with DC management to ensure re-slotting is conducted to optimize product flow through the DC.

• Maintain inventory balance and process discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Investigate and adjust accordingly any item that is moved to the PRB (Problem) and Cancelled shipments area.
• Collaborate closely with Receiving and Shipping Teams for quick resolutions.
• Receive unwanted product from the customer.
• Returns and claims processing systematically for inventory integrity.
• Research and support potential inventory quality concerns at the MDC, working with Management to quarantine, rework, release or return to vendor.

• Accurately count product and materials and record totals using an RF scan gun or other tools and equipment required.
• Accurately conduct cycle counts, and location accuracy.
• Interacts with the team to ensure accountability for quality and accuracy measurements.
• Assist the inbound receiving and/or outbound shipping team as needed.
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management.
• Actively participates and engages with associates on the operational floor to solicit concerns or answer questions.
• Support Process improvement/LEAN activities in the DC.

• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Abide by all company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Abide by all company safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Support corporate programs, goals, and initiatives.
• Work flex hours and overtime as needed.

• 3+ years in an inventory control and/or distribution center operations.
• Knowledge of two-side adjustments; ability to create, use and analyze output of data.
• Excellent with problem solving and resolution
• Experience in returns and/or claims processing
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) required, knowledge of Highjump is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Possess communication skills including active listening, written documentation, and verbal instruction.
• Proficiency using a variety of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook & Access
• Ability to have CSA approved / green patch safety boots for the first day.
• Must be able to work in other areas of the DC as business dictates to support receiving PRB and returns processing.

Wolseley