- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Join us at Reesink Canada! If you are looking to join a company of motivated people who make a difference and your skills align with our position description, you've found us! We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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; investigate and resolve discrepancies, shrinkage, and variances.
- 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.
- Identify inefficiencies and gaps in current workflows and lead improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
- Establish key performance indicators to measure inventory health, logistics performance, and process compliance.
- Partner with system administrators to optimize the use of the dealership management system and related tools.
Procurement & Order Coordination:
- Support sourcing and procurement of whole goods, attachments, and parts in alignment with inventory targets, sales strategy, and market demand.
- Place and track orders with OEM and supplier partners, maintaining effective relationships and proactively communicating delays, substitutions, or availability changes to internal stakeholders.
- 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.
Reporting & Cross-Functional Support:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Several years of progressive experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain, preferably within an equipment dealership or distribution environment.
- 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.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary, comprehensive benefits: including health, dental, vision.
- Registered Retirement Saving Plan contributions program
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- A positive, team-oriented work environment with a focus on employee success.
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. We do not discriminate against applicants on any protected grounds.
Skills
ExcelComplianceERPInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurement