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This position will provide Supply Chain coordination of BBF materials and reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Management. Work closely with the BBF team to manage the FTTH equipment and materials to ensure accurate and effective material deployment to meet the Program timelines. Review and analyze BBF inventory levels, and inventory forecasting. Create and analyze reports and facilitate changes. Knowledge of SAP (Material related transactions) and Supply Chain processes is required.

Employment Equity

Northwestel values diversity in the workplace and is committed to the goals of Employment Equity. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and as a Northern company, we are committed to the employment and career development of our Indigenous peoples. Candidates must clearly indicate on their application if they are an Indigenous person, a woman, a person with a disability, or a visible minority if they wish to receive hiring preference.

Specific Accountabilities

• Review and analyze inventory levels, inventory valuations and inventory forecasting for all warehouses. Create and analyze reports and facilitate changes.
• Create SKU’s in ASSURE using proper supply chain classifications and Northwestel specific criteria.
• Complete adjustments in SAP for inventory errors following proper audit requirements.
• Liaise with user departments to identify seasonal inventory requirements (e.g.: Capital Projects) and coordinate purchasing efforts with Inventory Buyer.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve cost variances and G/L irregularities with appropriate accounting personnel.
• Perform SAP system coordination for sales and inventory; including documentation of system processes, report generation, system testing, upgrades testing, item set up, item and branch plant maintenance.
• Optimize available SAP programs and reports for sales and inventory. Create, communicate and implement any new processes and changes to existing system procedures.
• Gathers and interprets relevant data (costs, productivity, demand patterns, etc.) to coordinate with purchasing group on Requests for Quotations(RFQ’s) for inventory items.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to resolve inventory invoice irregularities.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to develop new or enhance current processes.
• Develops periodic performance reports and distributes them to stakeholders.
• Provides analytical support for projects.
• Relieve Expeditor and Purchasing Clerk as required.

Knowledge and Competencies Required

• Certificate in Office Administration or two (2) years equivalent office work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel including importing, charts, and pivot tables.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A grade of 70% or higher on the Inventory Control Test.
• Previous experience and proficiency in SAP is required.
• Previous Inventory Control experience is preferred.
• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.

As a safety conscious COR™ Certified organization, we have an established and comprehensive safety program. We expect all employees to participate in our organizational health and safety programs, adhering to all safe work procedures focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well