Inventory Coordinator

Job Title: Inventory Coordinator

Job Level: OS5
Date Posted: February 18, 2025
Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team! 

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Material, this individual will provide inventory and materials management support across the business.  They will also work closely with other business units including Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, Asset Management, and Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) output, and convert Material Planned Orders to Purchase Requisitions
• Coordinate the approval and return to inventory of material procured direct to projects
• Coordinate the approval and release of materials from emergency stores for project requirements
• Manage Refurbishment Orders as well as Operating Orders as it relates to materials being repaired, upgraded, or purchased to inventory
• Balance inventory levels throughout the warehousing system using Store to Store inventory transfers
• Coordinate annual physical inventory counts, including the scheduling of resources, and the reconciliation of inventory counts versus book value
• Conduct material obsolescence reviews and inventory write offs
• Support project requirements through the analysis of demand forecasts
• Facilitate material availability meetings
• Coordinate the sale of materials from inventory
• Ad hoc requests and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma with post-secondary courses in business, supply chain or related field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in production planning and control, inventory planning and control, procurement, inventory accounting, material specification, electrical transmission, or other related experience
• Working towards inventory or supply chain certifications such as CPIM or SCMP preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suited to a professional business environment
• Must be proactive and able to manage multiple competing priorities with tight deadlines
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning and time management skills
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound MS Office skills, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SharePoint and SAP preferred
• Some overnight travel required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance

Notes:

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes.  AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Spending Accounts
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
• Group Life Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Club
• Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
• Wellness Programs