Inventory Associate; Day Shift

Position: Inventory Associate (Day Shift: 8am-4:30pm)
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 One Part Of The Employee Value Proposition That Medline Canada Offers Our Employees. As Part Of Our Mission, We Offer One Of The Most Competitive And Engaging Employee Experience Programs In Canada, Which Includes

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…

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the National Inventory Manager, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory Associate to join our team. As an Inventory Associate, you will be responsible for performing cycle counts, creating approvals, managing stock, and utilizing the SAP system along with Microsoft Office programs to ensure accurate inventory. Additionally, you will play a key role in performing root cause analysis and reconciling discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.

Job Description
Position Type:  Temporary, Full Time

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Report to:  National Sr. Inventory Manager/Warehouse Supervisor

Shift:  Mon-Fri: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Pay Rate:  $22.00/hour

Responsibilities

Conduct regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and reconcile any discrepancies found

Perform root cause analysis to investigate and identify the 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

Manages 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 verifies receipt against approved authorization.

Completes 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

Qualifications & Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, or related roles is preferred

The ability to operate material handling equipment - licensed with any one of the following forklifts

Raymond Reach, Order (Cherry) Picker is a bonus

Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong listening and problem resolution skills; strong organizational skills;

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

High sense of urgency and customer service

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, ex: excel, and word

Comfortable working at heights (Operating MHE)

Safety conscious with the ability to operate material handling equipment (not limited to motorized forklifts) and lift up to 50 lbs in weight

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position
$19.81 - $29.71 Hourly

This job description is not intended to be…