Inventory Clerk

Keep stock in order. Keep our city moving. Join our team as an Inventory Clerk and help keep warehouse operations running smoothly. In this role, you will process purchasing transactions, manage warehouse stock, and maintain accurate inventory records in computerized inventory and ERP systems. You will monitor stock levels, initiate replenishment requisitions, respond to internal inventory inquiries, and conduct physical counts to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

You will receive, inspect, and verify shipments, prepare receiving documentation and damage or shortage claims, and organize, label, and store inventory for easy identification and access. Your work will also include unloading materials using forklift equipment, preparing goods for shipment, and assisting with the control and disposition of obsolete, surplus, or damaged stock through approved processes. Working with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments, you will support purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice routing, and discrepancy resolution.

An Inventory Clerk processes the purchasing transactions for and controls and manages warehouse stock.

• Maintains perpetual inventory records in computerized inventory and ERP systems, including receiving and issuing transactions, stock adjustments, and related documentation.
• Monitors stock levels, responds to internal stock and inventory inquiries, and initiates replenishment requisitions.
• Receives, inspects and verifies shipments of supplies; prepares receiving documentation and damage/ shortage claims.
• Organize, label, and store inventory to ensure accurate identification, traceability, accessibility and warehouse organization.
• Prepare goods for shipment when required.
• Off-loads materials using forklift equipment
• Conducts physical inventory counts and investigates discrepancies
• Assists with the identification, control, and disposition of obsolete, surplus, or damaged inventory in accordance with approved processes.
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Finance, and operational departments on inventory-related matters.
• Supports purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, invoice routing, and discrepancy resolution.

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Forklift Operator Certificate
• 1 year experience
• BC Drivers License – Class 5

• Attention to Detail
• Computer Proficiency
• Responsibility / Accountability
• Service Excellence

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

7 am to 330 pm