Inventory Specialist

About the role

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and analyzing utility pole inventory levels across designated plant locations. This role works closely with Plant Managers, Sales, and Procurement to balance stock levels against sales demand, ensuring optimal inventory availability while preventing stockouts and overstocking. Additionally, this individual will maintain full ownership of the Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle—from generation and tracking to plant receipt and verification.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, reconcile, and analyze utility pole inventory levels across regional plant operations on a daily/weekly basis.
• Compare current on‑hand and in‑transit inventory against historical sales trends and open customer orders to forecast demand.
• Identify shortages, imbalances, or surplus stock and proactively recommend replenishment orders or stock transfers between locations.
• Own the end‑to‑end Purchase Order lifecycle within the ERP system, ensuring 100% data accuracy and timely processing.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders for raw materials, poles, and related inventory.
• Track outstanding POs, communicate with vendors/suppliers, and manage expected delivery timelines.
• Generate regular inventory status, variance, and order tracking reports for operational leadership.
• Assist in periodic physical inventory counts and cycle count reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchase order workflows and improve inventory accuracy.

What we offer

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous company match (150% of employee’s 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities