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Inventory Specialist
@ Robert Half
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a temporary Inventory Specialist for its client, a growing manufacturing organization. The role owns inventory control processes, runs cycle counts and audits, investigates variances, and drives continuous improvement with Production, Purchasing and Warehouse teams. Requires 3+ years of manufacturing inventory experience and ERP proficiency; salary is listed at 90,000-105,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and RRSP matching.
Pay:
$90,000–$105,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system
- Perform cycle counts and participate in physical inventory audits
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances
- Analyze inventory levels to reduce excess or obsolete stock
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in inventory accuracy
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of inventory or materials experience in manufacturing
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and reconciliation
- Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory planning
- APICS/ASCM certification considered an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
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Ready to take your inventory experience to the next level? Our client offers an opportunity to be a key contributor within a growing manufacturing organization where employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo, drive improvements, and bring forward new ideas. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of inventory processes while working alongside leaders who value innovation, initiative, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory control processes and bring forward innovative ideas that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Lead and support the implementation of new inventory procedures, systems, and best practices to improve inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Analyze inventory trends, root causes of variances, and process gaps, then recommend and execute corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence.
- Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, cycle counting effectiveness, and material traceability.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system
- Perform regular cycle counts and participate in physical inventory audits
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and variances
- Analyze inventory levels and identify opportunities to reduce excess or obsolete stock
- Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Materials, and Warehouse teams to support operational requirements
- Generate inventory reports and provide recommendations to improve inventory control processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of inventory control, inventory management, or materials experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Plex, or similar
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and inventory reporting
- Understanding of inventory management principles, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation
- Knowledge of MRP systems and inventory planning concepts
- APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain education considered an asset
What We Offer
- Salary based on experience 90,000-105,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Career growth opportunities
- Stable and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance
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