The District Inventory Control Specialist reports directly to the District Manager and the Replenishment Manager and requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. The location for the position is based out of the Halifax, but requires travel to all locations within the Halifax Regional Municipality and Southern Nova Scotia.

Manage or perform work associated with the procurement and supply and coordination of materials including, Materials Requirements Planning, Materials Procurement/Purchasing, Materials Inventory Planning & Control, and Materials Warehousing, Distribution & Transportation.
Work closely with the District Manager, District Sales Manager, and Store Management to address inventory issues and concerns.
Deal with stock rebalancing within the district.
Manage purchase order and special-order items.
Check and keep track of the store’s compliance on hole counts, contractors SKU (Stock Keeping Unit), and top 100 SKUs.

Work under moderate supervision.
Solving routine problems may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.
Communicate information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Experience in using Power BI and D365 system, strong asset.
Able to travel within the district as required.
Have own reliable transportation as well as a valid driving license.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.