JSupply Chain Coordinator

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary The Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for supporting inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, purchasing analysis, and inventory optimization activities across all branch locations. This role ensures the right inventory is available at the right time to support customer demand and equipment uptime while maintaining healthy inventory levels and minimizing excess investment.

The Supply Chain

Coordinator provides data-driven recommendations, monitors inventory performance, and collaborates with branch operations, warehouse teams, purchasing, and suppliers to improve supply chain effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Forecasting

- Monitor service demand and identify inventory risks affecting customer support and operational uptime.
- Develop stocking recommendations by branch, product category, and demand profile.
- Analyze branch demand patterns and optimize replenishment recommendations.
- Own forecasting activities, including demand planning, replenishment planning, and safety stock calculations.
- Maintain forecasting data and review historical and future demand trends.
- Provide data-driven purchasing and inventory recommendations.
- Identify inventory gaps and recommend alternative stocking strategies.

Inventory Control & Replenishment

- Monitor purchasing requirements and replenishment needs across all locations.
- Maintain inventory parameters including reorder points, minimum/maximum levels, and safety stock settings.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of inventory control procedures and reporting.
- Monitor compliance with inventory management policies and processes.
- Coordinate inventory transfers between branches and identify available inventory sources.
- Track shortages, backorders, and inventory exceptions impacting service levels.




- Support development of inventory planning processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Inventory Analytics & Performance

- Monitor inventory health, turnover, fill rates, and replenishment effectiveness.
- Analyze inventory performance and recommend actions to optimize stock investment.
- Track key inventory metrics and prepare regular management reports.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and support inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and identify root causes of variances.
- Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and develop corrective action plans.

Supplier & Purchasing Support

- Provide supplier performance analysis and demand forecasts to support purchasing decisions.
- Track vendor performance metrics, lead times, fill rates, and service levels.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve inventory availability and replenishment performance.
- Support purchasing teams with inventory planning, forecasting, and sourcing recommendations.
- Participate in supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Branch & Operational Support

- Work closely with branch leadership to ensure inventory availability aligns with business needs.
- Support warehouse and branch teams in resolving inventory issues and stock imbalances.
- Recommend actions to improve inventory utilization and branch service levels.
- Assist with inventory-related projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Qualifications Education & Experience





- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- 2–5 years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, or logistics.
- Experience within heavy equipment, construction, mining, agriculture, industrial equipment, or parts distribution environments is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and reporting tools.
- Experience working with ERP and inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of demand forecasting, inventory planning, replenishment, and purchasing processes.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret data and convert analysis into actionable recommendations.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Inventory Fill Rate
- Inventory Turns
- Forecast Accuracy
- Inventory Accuracy
- Backorder Reduction
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reduction
- Service Level Performance
- Vendor Fill Rate Performance
- Safety Stock Compliance
- Replenishment Effectiveness
- Inventory Investment Optimization

Position Objective The Supply Chain Coordinator serves as the primary operational resource for inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and inventory analytics. The role helps ensure that all branches maintain appropriate inventory levels to support customer demand while optimizing inventory investment, reducing stockouts, and improving overall supply chain performance across the organization.

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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