Company:
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.

Inventory Coordinator

Req ID: 919BR


Description:

• This person will be responsible to plan, create and follow-up on merchandise purchase orders for distribution centers and stores while achieving optimal flow and supply chain efficiency for Perishable items and considering the shelf life of the product.
• Participation in rotating weekend coverage.


Responsibilities:

We are looking for someone who has had experience in the following:

• Day to day creation of purchase orders using a variety of replenishment & purchase order systems (includes GPF, INFOREM Replenishment, Promotional and Seasonal) to effectively flow inventory to warehouses and stores for assigned departments to attain corporate in-stock and inventory objectives.
• Research and investigate store and warehouse out of stocks and implement corrective action.
• Update and correct replenishment settings on-line, and communicate action taken.
• Determine best solution to meet inventory targets.
• Responsible for reviewing, updating and adjusting profiles for specific categories.
• Responsible for In-stock at DC and Store level.
• Analyze reports daily to identify issues that impact in-stock/inventory.
• Communicate stock availability issues to merchandise group.
• Resolve DC problem freight and non-compliance issues.
• Initiate meetings with supplier’s on CPFR and provide ongoing support.
• Review replenishment strategies with our suppliers to ensure that they meet Wal-Mart expectations on in-stock and inventory targets.
• Provide guidance and support to stores via the POS hotline inquiries.
• Identify and resolve Aged Inventory in the DC’s and recommend corrective action.
• Enter Forecast/NIFE for new items.
• Responsible for new item set-up into the replenishment system.
• Maintain service and inventory levels.
• Analyze past and current business.
• Stock balancing within distribution centers.
• Determine best solution to meet inventory targets.
• Review of Supplier minimum’s and recommend changes to the Replenishment Manager.


Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Education and or/minimum 2 years merchandise or store experience.
• experiences in inventory control and/or food retailing are recommended.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of the “Supply Chain” process.
• Logistics background.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with flexibility to meet challenging priorities while adhering to departmental deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure and cope with high volume workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skill – MS Word, Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook, Right Fax and HOST.