Inventory Analyst (6-month contract)

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