Manufacturing Cost and Inventory Control Analyst

About the Opportunity  Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Production and Inventory Coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will manage production jobs within the company's ERP system, maintain accurate inventory records, and support manufacturing cost analysis and reporting. Working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Finance teams, you will help ensure the accuracy of production transactions, inventory integrity, standard costing, and variance analysis, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.  

Production Job Management  Plan, release, and monitor production work orders to ensure timely execution and alignment with demand and capacity  Ensure all work orders contain the correct product design, material requirements, and customer specifications for each customized order  Collaborate with design or engineering teams to ensure all custom features are accurately reflected in the work order  Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve errors in Bills of Material and technical drawings  Track and analyze labour hours against work orders, identifying inefficiencies and variances from standards or budgets  Review and close production jobs by ensuring all labor, material consumption, scrap, and completed quantities are accurately recorded in the ERP system  Investigate and resolve production transaction discrepancies, ensuring inventory accuracy and costing integrity  Collaborate with the Production team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of manufacturing activities  Develop reports and dashboards on inventory, cost trends, work order performance, and labour efficiency  Inventory Management  Manage and maintain inventory levels for raw materials, WIP (Work-in-Progress), and finished goods  Set up and maintain part master data for all locations and sites  Create and manage warehouse bin locations to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and stock accuracy  Configure and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels (Min/Max settings) to optimize replenishment and prevent stockouts  Perform ABC inventory analysis to classify items based on value and usage, improving inventory control and cycle counting  Identify and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory, recommending corrective actions to reduce carrying costs  Monitor inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments, ensuring ERP system accuracy  Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies  Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and demand forecasts to optimize stock levels  Generate inventory performance reports, including inventory accuracy, turnover, stock valuation, and aging reports  Continuously identify opportunities to improve warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency  Manufacturing Cost Management  Calculate and analyze product standard costs and variances  Prepare monthly cost reports and support financial close activities  Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements  About You  Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or a related field 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment  

Experience with inventory management principles, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation in manufacturing environments using an ERP system  Experience in manufacturing and production planning  Knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor or Visual is an asset

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, charts required) Attention to detail and strong organizational skills  Good communication and cross-functional collaboration  Pay Range $67,500 - $72,500 per year

How to Apply

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