Area Operations Support

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

The Operations Support Lead will drive associate engagement, safety excellence and inventory integrity. You will oversee all aspects of the WMS configurations (High Jump), Inventory Management, cycle counting, and optimize the GTP Automation (AutoStore) system. This is an excellent opportunity for an established career-oriented leader, keen on making an immediate impact in a large evolving and successful global organization.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to mold and develop a new integral part of our business
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Competitive paid vacation, sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Waterworkds Leadership team in improvement opportunities focused on customer service excellence, on-time service and support On-the-job training (OJT), Process Flow documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) another in-house 5S/Lean initiatives
• Supervise a team, conducting systemic Daily/Weekly/Monthly Cycle Counts
• Coordinate with the front of house branch to resolve problems and collect forecast data
• Monitor non-listed inventory, safety stock levels, ensure replenishment procedures are followed and monitor inventory service level discrepancies
• Oversee all inventory adjustment procedures in compliance with finance and accounting guidelines and support audit activities
• Oversee the slotting and work-flow WMS parameters within High-Jump and Lydia (voice picking)
• Partner closely with IT and other High-Jump RDC/HUB facilities within the network
• Support and test system readiness as part of regular code promotions/fixes to production and assist in root cause analysis relating to system disruptions
• Partner to support implementation and change management of corporate programs

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years proven track record in inventory management using ERP and WMS systems (High Jump, preferred) within a high volume/fast paced warehouse-distribution environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering or a related technology field, or relevant industry experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately to handle multiple demands and timelines
• Ability to read floor plans and racking schematics
• Develop process flow charts and other systematic diagrams related to automation, system integration, logistics and people work-flows such as MS Visio
• Experience with 5S and Lean methodologies within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Familiarity with material handling and packaging equipment such as GTP automation such as Autostore is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and quality of work required.

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.