Inventory Associate; Day Shift

Value Proposition

As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada’s sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well‑being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast‑to‑coast.

Compensation is only part of the employee value proposition. We offer a competitive and engaging employee experience program in Canada, including:

• Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Career growth and training programs
• Open communication with senior leaders
• Employee referral program
• Recognition programs
• Social activities
• And much more…

Reporting to the National Inventory Manager, the Inventory Associate will perform cycle counts, create approvals, manage stock, and utilize SAP and Microsoft Office to maintain inventory accuracy. The role also includes root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies.

# of Positions: 1

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Guelph, ON

Report to: National Sr. Inventory Manager

Shift: Mon‑Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile differences
• Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify underlying causes of inventory discrepancies and develop corrective actions
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues
• Reconcile inventory records, including identifying and rectifying discrepancies between physical counts and system data
• Ensure compliance with established inventory control policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Utilize the SAP ERP system to perform inventory‑related transactions, such as issuing, transferring, and adjusting inventory
• Manage inventory by blocking and releasing inventory due to stock checks, damage to products, quality purposes, and product recall
• Create approvals for inventory movement, ensuring proper authorization and documentation
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of inventory management processes and procedures
• Adjust damaged and returned products and verify receipt against approved authorization
• Complete all activities and documentation accurately and in a timely basis in compliance with GMP and company procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred
• Licence to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts (licensed with any one of the following:
  Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker is a bonus)
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong listening and problem resolution skills; strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High sense of urgency and customer service
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, e.g., Excel and Word
• Comfortable with working at heights (Operating MHE)
• Safety conscious with ability to operate material handling equipment and lift up to 50 lbs in weight

$19.81 – $29.71 per hour

Medline Canada, Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.