Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.
Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.
That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.
Overview
This position is responsible for supporting branches in all aspects of inventory control, analysis and inventory management. Key aspects of this position include placing various vendor stock orders, customer orders, leveling of parts inventory across the Brandt network, PO processing, coding, as well as supporting general inventory related questions from the branches. Fluency in both French and English is required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify inventory items for purchase or reorder
- Create Purchase Orders
- Place Orders with vendors using a variety of methods such as our Dealer Business System, Vendor Portals and Email
- Respond to Branch requests for all required parts orders
- Ensure items with long lead times are ordered in sufficient time to meet demands
- Perform parts inventory stock leveling between branches
- Work with key stakeholders across the Brandt network in order to respond quickly to changing requirements
- Recommend enhancements to systems and processes as a part of continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and recommend adjustments to specific inventory levels
- Analyze and problem solve issues by stepping back to understand the broader context of the problem
- Other duties as assigned
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Required Skills
- Excellent aptitude for data analysis to derive meaningful business insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use Excel/VBA to create tools for the department that are intuitive, efficient, reliable and repeatable
- Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong work ethic and willingness to put in extra time to get the job done
- Attention to detail
Required Experience
- 3-5 years of relevant parts experience and/or post-secondary education in Business Administration, Mathematics, Analytics, or similar discipline would be considered an asset
- Knowledge or experience within ERP systems
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions
- Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork
- Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing
- Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future
When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.
