
Inventory Analyst (6-month contract)
Required skills
- ERP
- MRP
- RF scan systems
- cycle count
- Kanban
- inventory receiving procedures
- KPI analysis
- trend analysis
- materials handling
Nice to have
- process improvement
- efficiency improvement
Role summary
Ballard Power Systems is seeking an Inventory Analyst for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Planning, Materials and Logistics Manager, this hands-on role involves improving and developing inventory strategies. The analyst will collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and receiving teams to manage internal inventory requirements and ensure on-time production delivery. Responsibilities include managing inventory via ERP systems, stock counting, cycle counts, Kanban execution, work order analysis, and reviewing procedures for accuracy. The role also involves analyzing and reporting on departmental KPIs and trends in Inventory Management.
Ballard Power Systems, Inc. is a global leader in fuel cell technology, providing clean energy fuel cell products that enable optimized power systems for a range of applications. Ballard is an international public company traded on both the NASDAQ and TSX.
Reporting to the Planning, Materials and Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will be a hands-on team member who can engage, improve, and develop long-term strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and the receiving teams to define plan and coordinate execution of internal inventory requirements, while maintaining on-time delivery requirements to the production process.
Responsibilities:
- Manage inventory through ERP systems for efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Count stock items, and record data into ERP system.
- Year end cycle count process and execution
- Kanban process and execution
- Work order review and analysis
- Review inventory/receiving procedures for operational accuracy.
- Analyze and report on all department’s key performance indicators and trend analysis in the areas of Inventory Management
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in a materials handling or inventory
- Experience and understanding of ERP or MRP system
- Detailed and highly organized
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – timely, accurate and succinct delivery of information
- Strong time management skills – ability to manage multiple priorities
- 1+ years’ experience with using and improving MRP/ERP & RF scan systems
- Able to work effectively under pressure
Extended health benefits and employee assistance program
Paid time off
Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few) Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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