District Inventory Control Specialist

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DISTRICT INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

We are currently looking to fill the District Inventory Specialist position in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The right candidate for this role directly reports to the District Manager and the Replenishment Manager and requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.

What you will do :

• W ork under moderate supervision.
• Solving routine problems may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
• Communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
• Experience in using Power BI and D365 system, strong asset
• Able to travel within the district as required

What you will bring :

• Manage or perform work associated with the procurement and supply and coordination of materials including , Materials Requirements Planning , Materials Procurement/Purchasing , Materials Inventory Planning & Control , and Materials Warehousing, Distribution & Transportation
• Work closely with the District Manager, District Sales Manager, and Store Management to address inventory issues and concerns.
• Deal with stock rebalancing within the district.
• Manage p urchase order and special-order items.
• Check and keep track of the store’s compliance on hole counts, contractors SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) , and top 100 SKUs .

What we offer:

• A safe work environment 
• Wellness program 
• Sc holarship and Bursaries 
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan 
• Employee discount 
• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP contribution
• Continuous learning and Career advancement

Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada . Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices . We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values . 

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing. 

Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. At Kent we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store! 

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Apr 26, 2024