24 Oct
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Reesink Canada
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Ottawa
24 Oct
Reesink Canada
Ottawa
The Inventory Manager leads the organization's inventory and logistics function as a central support service, ensuring equipment, whole goods, parts, and attachments are effectively planned, positioned, and managed across all operating companies and branch locations. The role balances hands-on inventory and logistics administration with process development, system integrity, and cross-functional coordination, and is responsible for key elements of whole goods procurement and order coordination. The position is a remote and based in AB, SK, or MB with a requirement for moderate travel.
Inventory Management & Control
Oversee inventory across all operating companies and branch locations, ensuring accuracy, availability, and optimal stocking levels.
Establish and maintain inventory targets, minimum/maximum levels, reorder points, and aging thresholds aligned with operational demand and business strategy.
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations; Monitor aged, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory, and coordinate actions to improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.
Ensure data integrity within the dealership management system, including stock numbering, unit locations, status, and specifications.
Logistics & Distribution
Plan and coordinate the movement of inventory between branches, operating companies, and customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective transfers and deliveries.
Manage receiving, inspection, and stocking of incoming goods, verifying against purchase orders and shipping documentation and resolving discrepancies, damage, or shortages.
Coordinate freight, carriers, and transportation logistics, balancing cost, speed, and reliability.
Oversee warehouse and yard organization, storage practices, and material handling to support efficiency and safety.
Process Development & Continuous Improvement
Design, document, and implement standardized inventory and logistics processes, including standard operating procedures,
work instructions, and controls, to ensure consistency across branches and operating companies.
Establish key performance indicators to measure inventory health, logistics performance, and process compliance.
Procurement & Order Coordination
Support sourcing and procurement of whole goods, attachments, and parts in alignment with inventory targets, sales strategy, and market demand.
Maintain current knowledge of OEM product lines, ordering windows, programs, and promotional opportunities.
Coordinate with Finance to ensure purchase orders, pricing, unit costing, and billing documentation are accurate and complete.
Track inventory positions, pipeline, lot locations, and forecasts, and maintain inventory, logistics, and procurement reports to support planning and decision-making.
Serve as the central inventory and logistics resource for operations, sales, finance, and branch teams, aligning practices with organizational goals.
Provide guidance and direction to inventory and logistics staff or coordinators as applicable, supporting their development and performance.
Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field; Several years of progressive experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain, preferably within an equipment dealership or distribution setting.
Demonstrated experience designing, documenting, and improving inventory and logistics processes.
Experience with dealership management systems (IntelliDealer or equivalent) and/or ERP and inventory systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with reporting and analytics tools is an asset.
Experience operating across multiple sites or a branch network is a strong asset.
Registered Retirement Saving Plan contributions program
Ongoing professional development and training.
We value diversity and inclusion, strive for an equitable workplace where employees can be their authentic selves, and support the diverse people and communities we serve.
📌 Stock Inventory Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Reesink Canada
📍 Ottawa