Overview Newhook Trenching is a busy and growing shallow utilities construction company in need of an experienced Materials & Inventory Manager to aid in the smooth execution of projects and manage our inventory. The Materials Manager plays a crucial role in managing incoming materials and readying them for our crews' projects. This position is responsible for receiving incoming materials from our vendors and clients and tracking and sorting them according to individual projects, ensuring that materials are available when needed and implementing effective materials management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of warehouse management systems to enhance operational efficiency. Benefits
- Work in a positive, collaborative environment with good people who value your role on the team.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement and career development.
- Ability to shape the role and develop/improve existing processes and systems.
- Good benefits package, RRSP matching, etc., as listed below. Responsibilities
- Receive incoming orders from clients and vendors, sorting them by project and tracking missing/backordered items.
- Manage material orders by individual projects, interfacing with client warehouse managers, our Project Managers and Coordinators, and our subcontractors to ensure all materials are ready for project execution.
- Manage the sourcing and procurement of non-client-provided materials to meet our projects' needs.
- Ensuring optimal stock levels of consumables are maintained.
- Utilize our inventory management software to ensure that incoming and outgoing items are tracked and accounted for.
- Maintain an organized yard and warehouse.
- Operate a skid steer forklift to offload deliveries. Skills
- Strong understanding of materials management principles and practices.
- Experience in sourcing materials effectively while managing costs.
- Proven ability to drive process improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing inventory levels.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and third-party organizations to achieve operational goals.
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven with minimal direct oversight. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of materials necessary for our crews to work while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all operations. Other titles: Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager
Job Type
s: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour
Perks:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2C 2S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Materials/Inventory Management: 1 year (required) Work