Inventory, Distribution & Logistics Specialist

SPS West is a growing Western Canadian industrial solutions company specializing in engineered products technical distribution and custom manufacturing. We support customers across the energy industrial and manufacturing sectors with solutions in process piping measurement and instrumentation safety and environmental products and specialized fabricated equipment.

What sets SPS West apart is our ability to combine technical expertise responsive service and in-house manufacturing. From engineered product solutions and custom assemblies to our expanding line of Envirobox containment products we work closely with our customers to solve real-world industrial challenges quickly and practically.

We are continuing to invest in our people technology systems and manufacturing capabilities as the company grows. We work in an environment where ideas are encouraged continuous improvement matters and employees can see the results of their work from the initial customer requirement through to the finished product.

At SPS West we do things differentlyand we are looking for people who want to help us build what comes next.

We are seeking an experienced detail-oriented Logistics & Inventory Coordinator to join our operations team.

This position is responsible for the accurate and efficient receipt storage movement inventory control and shipment of materials within a fast-paced industrial distribution and manufacturing environment. The role has primary responsibility for maintaining inventory integrity while coordinating domestic cross-border and international transportation requirements.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on warehouse experience with strong computerized inventory-management freight logistics and documentation skills. This individual will take ownership of inventory accuracy shipping and receiving processes warehouse organization trade documentation and the timely movement of materials throughout the organization.

The Logistics & Inventory Coordinator must be safety-focused highly organized capable of working independently and able to collaborate effectively with manufacturing purchasing customer service project operations suppliers customers transportation providers freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Receive inspect verify and process incoming materials against purchase orders packing slips and receiving documentation.

Identify shortages overages damage incorrect materials or other discrepancies and coordinate resolution.

Prepare package label verify and ship customer orders production orders and inter company transfers accurately and on schedule.

Coordinate pickups and deliveries using courier parcel LTL FTL air and ocean transportation.

Obtain and evaluate freight quotations based on cost transit time reliability and customer requirements.

Select appropriate carriers and transportation methods within established company guidelines and approval limits.

Track shipments and proactively resolve freight delays damaged shipments delivery issues and transportation problems.

Initiate and manage freight claims where required.

Maintain effective working relationships with carriers freight forwarders customs brokers suppliers customers and logistics providers.

Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments reduce freight costs and minimize premium freight.

Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety procedures.

S. cross-border and international shipments.

Complete and verify commercial invoices packing lists bills of lading certificates of origin export declarations and other required trade documents.

Coordinate with customs brokers freight forwarders and carriers to facilitate efficient clearance of imported and exported goods.

Ensure shipping documentation complies with customer requirements Incoterms where applicable customs requirements company policies and applicable trade regulations.

Maintain complete and accurate shipping customs and trade-compliance records.

Investigate and resolve customs-documentation discrepancies clearance delays and import/export issues.

The Logistics & Inventory Coordinator is accountable for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the companys physical and computerized inventory.

Maintain accurate inventory quantities locations statuses and transactions within the ERP/WMS system.

Ensure every physical movement of inventory is accurately reflected in the ERP/WMS system .

Ensure inventory transactions are processed promptly when material is received transferred issued to production returned adjusted or shipped.

Maintain disciplined control of warehouse locations bins staging areas work-in-process locations and finished-goods storage.

Participate in periodic physical inventory counts.

Investigate inventory discrepancies identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Monitor unidentified damaged obsolete excess quarantined or incorrectly located inventory and coordinate appropriate disposition.

Maintain lot control serial-number control product traceability and other identification requirements where applicable.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory accuracy visibility traceability and material flow.

Safely move raw materials purchased products work-in-process finished goods and production supplies throughout the facility.

Stage materials for production orders projects customer orders and outgoing shipments.

Organize warehouse locations to maximize space utilization accessibility safety and material flow.

Maintain clearly identified receiving shipping staging quarantine and inventory locations.

Support efficient material flow between receiving warehouse production fabrication assembly and shipping.

Maintain a clean organized efficient and safe warehouse environment following 5S principles.

Participate in warehouse-layout and material-flow improvements as operations evolve.

Accurately process shipping receiving inventory transfer adjustment and material transactions within the ERP/WMS system.

Review shipping schedules work orders customer requirements and production requirements to support on-time delivery.

Prepare reports related to inventory accuracy cycle counting discrepancies freight shipping and receiving as required.

Identify system or process weaknesses that contribute to inventory errors or inefficient material movement.

Support implementation of barcode scanning labelling warehouse automation and other inventory-control technologies.

Inspect incoming materials for visible damage quantity identification quality and compliance with receiving requirements.

Identify and report non-conforming materials and ensure they are appropriately segregated or quarantined.

Assist with corrective actions relating to receiving shipping inventory packaging or material-handling issues.

Follow and promote company safety policies warehouse procedures transportation requirements and applicable regulations.

Perform required inspections of forklifts and warehouse equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Stop or hold shipments where significant documentation inventory quality customs or safety requirements have not been satisfied.

Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy shipping accuracy warehouse organization freight costs material flow and transaction efficiency.

Participate in Lean 5S root-cause analysis and operational-improvement initiatives.

Investigate recurring shipping receiving freight and inventory issues and recommend corrective actions.

Help develop and maintain standardized procedures for shipping receiving inventory control warehouse organization and logistics.

Within established company policies and approval limits the Logistics & Inventory Coordinator is expected to:

Select appropriate carriers and transportation methods.

Obtain and evaluate freight quotations.

Schedule pickups and deliveries.

Initiate freight claims.

Resolve routine carrier freight receiving and shipping discrepancies.

Quarantine or segregate damaged unidentified or potentially non-conforming material.

Recommend and process inventory adjustments in accordance with established authorization procedures.

Implement warehouse-location and material-flow improvements.

Hold shipments where documentation inventory quality customs or safety requirements have not been satisfied.

Escalate significant cost compliance customer-service or inventory issues to management.

Successful performance in this position will be demonstrated through:

Inventory accuracy consistently maintained at 99% or better.

Shipping accuracy consistently maintained at 99% or better with continuous improvement toward 99.5%.

Physical inventory movements consistently and accurately reflected in the ERP/WMS system.

Accurate and timely processing of receiving inventory transfer production and shipping transactions.

Inventory discrepancies addressed through root-cause analysis and corrective action rather than repeated inventory adjustments.

Complete and compliant customs transportation and international shipping documentation.

Minimal preventable customs delays premium freight or additional costs resulting from internal shipping or documentation errors.

Effective control of inventory locations staging areas unidentified material and warehouse organization.

Efficient material flow between receiving warehouse production and shipping.

Strong working relationships with internal departments and external logistics partners.

Safe work practices and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

35 years of progressively responsible experience in shipping receiving logistics inventory control warehousing or a related role within an industrial manufacturing or distribution environment.

Strong practical knowledge of warehouse operations material flow shipping receiving logistics and inventory control.

Demonstrated experience maintaining inventory within an ERP WMS or computerized inventory-management system.

Experience with cycle counting inventory reconciliation and investigating inventory discrepancies.

Experience coordinating shipments with transportation carriers freight forwarders couriers and logistics providers.

S. cross-border shipping and customs documentation.

Working knowledge of commercial invoices packing lists bills of lading certificates of origin and transportation documentation.

Experience working with customs brokers and transportation providers.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Experience operating forklifts pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.

Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Experience with international air and ocean freight.

Working knowledge of Incoterms and international commercial shipping practices.

Experience with industrial products instrumentation piping products manufacturing components fabricated products or technical distribution.

Familiarity with carrier shipping software and freight-management systems.

Experience with barcode scanners warehouse-management technology and inventory automation.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 5S continuous improvement or root-cause analysis methodologies.

Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Stand walk bend reach and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.

Safely operate forklifts pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.

Work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Perform both physical warehouse activities and computer-based administrative responsibilities.

Inventory control and inventory accuracy

Shipping and receiving operations

Freight and transportation coordination

Import export and customs documentation

Warehouse organization and material flow

Root-cause analysis and problem solving

Planning and prioritization

Continuous improvement