Inventory Control Specialist (DC)

At Toys R Us Canada, our focus on FUN and PLAY is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated by Putman Investments. We have an exciting opportunity to join R team, as a full time Inventory Control Specialist on the day shift at the Concord Distribution Centre.

Shift Times: Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Reporting to the Manager Fulfilment, this role will support the Everest Toys fulfilment operations in the Toys R Us Distribution Centre. This position is responsible for conducting audits and ensuring inventory accuracy and efficiency in warehouse operations. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating shipment and delivery of products, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory control processes.

We want to bring on someone who values what we value- teamwork, excellence, authenticity, accountability and integrity. In other words, we want you to fit in here. This is an opportunity for you to take on exciting responsibilities, build on your already strong skill set and help us achieve our goals, all in a work environment that is fast-paced, dynamic and fun.

Responsibilities:

Execute inventory control functions with a drive for accuracy, flawless execution and accountability

Perform weekly / monthly / quarterly/ annual inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy

Coordinate inventory location moves within the warehouse

Execute the annual yearend physical inventory within the guidelines and procedures set by the yearend committee

Process damaged items and return to vendors

Identify opportunities to align inventory moves to optimize capacity

Work cross functionally with department managers and business partners to identify opportunities and drive change to support inventory accuracy and execute best practices

Develop new processes and procedures that will improve the Department’s productivity, quality and accuracy

Develop a deployment strategy for over 15K products supporting product management to refine our stocked offer and improve customer service for the Canadian network.

Provide the highest level of customer service to both internal as well as external customers.

Stocking merchandise using RF technology

Escalates urgent requests as needed to the Fulfillment Manager

Provides excellent customer service and responds to inquiries within set timeframes from the Purchasing / Sales teams

Develop new processes and procedures that will improve the Department’s productivity, quality and accuracy

Create and maintain SOPs for all functions

Execute and follow through on items related to system issues

Comply with Toys”R”Us Health and Safety policies, procedures and standards and with the OHSA.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

1– 2 years of administrative experience in a distribution centre / warehouse environment preferred with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction

Experience in inventory control or related role

Must possess a forklift license and have experience to operate an order picker

Proficient in Inventory Control Systems

Ability to lift up to 40lbs

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Sharepoint and MS Teams)

Proficient in using RF technology

Must have previous experience and / or hold a valid Reach Truck license

Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills

Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills;

Ability to support multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment

Must be able to cross train between all areas of the Distribution Centre

Toys”R”Us is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants under consideration for employment will be contacted to participate further in the recruitment process. If you are contacted and you require any accommodation in the recruitment process due to a disability, please indicate this and we will work with you to meet your reasonable accessibility needs.