Inventory Analyst
- Full-time
- Shift: Day Shift
Company Description
Who We Are
Mitten is the original Canadian manufacturer and market leader of vinyl siding. Our continued focus on operational excellence has set the industry benchmark for service, quality, performance and design, backed by the best in class lifetime warranty. As a coast to coast distributor of premium exterior building products we are the link between architects, builders and installers providing an endless variety of business and design solutions. As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, we are the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our Canadian made vinyl siding has the largest and boldest colour palette in the industry and our colour matched aluminum, shake, stone, and accessories provide the perfect complements and finishing touches to any project. Our products maximize curb appeal and benefit installers by minimizing labour requirements.
Mitten Building Products is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.
At Mitten Building Products, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.
Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
Why Join Our Team
Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.
What You Can Expect from our Company
· You will be Part of a Winning Team
· You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
· You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
· You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
· Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
· Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
· Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
· Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness
What the Company Expects of our Team
· Bring yourself fully to work each day
· Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
· Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
· Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
· Making an Impact to ensure our continued success
Job Description
- Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory to support production schedules and meet customer demand.
- Achieve working capital targets by balancing stock levels and minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
- Develop accurate bottom-up inventory forecasts aligned with sales forecasts and production plans.
- Utilize MRP systems to ensure timely availability of materials and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Partner with the purchasing team to review and improve ordering parameters, including reorder points, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
- Design and maintain inventory dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead regular inventory review meetings with operations teams (branches and/or DC) to present results and drive corrective actions.
- Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities to maintain high inventory accuracy.
- Support S&OP and demand planning processes by aligning inventory strategies with forecasted demand and sales goals.
- Identify and mitigate inventory risks such as stockouts, excess stock, and product obsolescence.
- Develop and implement inventory management policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and decisions.
- Leverage technology and data analytics tools to enhance inventory visibility, accuracy, and reporting.
- Ensure inventory readiness for new product launches and product phase-outs.
- Identify opportunities to reduce inventory costs and improve operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or data analysis.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with inventory management systems, including MRP and ERP platforms.
- Experience implementing and managing Cost Take Out (CTO) initiatives.
- Proven track record of effective inventory management and optimization.
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial data to support inventory and operational decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear presentations and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
Compensation: CAD 65,000- 75,000
This is an existing vacancy.
Mitten Inc. is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.