Stock Analyst

Job Responsibility: ServiceOntario's Licencing Services Branch, is seeking an organized individual to coordinate, manage and initiate the distribution of all stock items to support client transactions.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with clients
• determine the volumes and delivery dates of stock items to be delivered to clients and central stores
• review and analyze stock usage data and stock inventory to project volume of stock required
• identify opportunities to achieve cost savings and participate in the forecast of yearly stock procurement
• prepare production schedules and place orders
• maintain and file records of all requisitions and orders
• update and maintain stock databases

How do I qualify?

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have proven research and analytical skills to keep abreast of changes to policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that all necessary changes are incorporated into standardized documentation for clients.
• You can analyze data and develop recommendations to address client issues.
• You can identify areas of deficiency and ensure timely and accurate placement of orders.
• You can identify when stock items need to be reordered and respond to unexpected changes in stock requirements.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of procurement directives, purchasing requirements, policies and procedures to complete requisition orders and initiate procurement of stock.
• You have knowledge of inventory control and management methodologies to maintain inventory and monitor current and future stock.

Computer and Math Skills:

• You have exceptional computer / keyboarding skills with the ability and knowledge to input, search, and extract information from computer databases, word processing materials and excel spreadsheets.
• You have math skills to determine quantities of inventories for procurement, adjustments to order quantities, and the allocation of the appropriate stock quantities.

Organizational Skills:

• You have exceptional organizational, time management and administrative skills in order to administer high volumes of stock to a variety of clients to various locations throughout the province.

You can work through competing priorities based on operational needs, and legislative requirements.

• You have the ability to identify and escalate politically sensitive issues to management in a timely manner.
• You demonstrate judgement and diplomacy when providing information and when dealing with clients.
• You have the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, establish work priorities and ensure projects are completed within tight deadlines.

Communication and Leadership skills:

• You have well developed writing skills in order to prepare requisition documentation, prepare written recommendations, forms design materials etc.
• You have leadership skills to train colleagues on all aspects/functions of the position.
• You have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively and tactfully respond to and resolve client inquiries and issues.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 3.7 Category: Administrative and Support Services Posted on: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-MG-204147/23(2)