inventory clerk

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Air conditioned
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Aviation/aerospace manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep shop and warehouse clean
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Pick up and deliver materials
• Prepare price quotations
• Process files and paperwork
• Provide customer service
• Provide information on available materials
• Calculate costs of orders
• Charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts
• Complete and process international purchase orders
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Prepare purchase orders
• Process purchases
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Review requisition orders for accuracy
• Set up and maintain inventory control system
• Verify stock availability from current inventories
• Compile inventory reports
• Conduct quality control
• Dispose of and account for outdated stock
• Liaise with Canada Customs
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Place stock on shelves
• Prepare requisition orders to replenish stock
• Reconcile physical inventories with computer counts
• Record the quantity, type and value of stock on hand using computerized or manual inventory system
• Unpack goods received
• Verify receipts and packing slips
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Maintain inventory of stored material
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• IBM AS/400
• Electronic mail
• Inventory control software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Spreadsheet
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Type of industry experience

• General aviation

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Versatility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program