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Job Posting: Inventory Coordinator
by Dan
Job Posting + News / March 13, 2014
Raincoast is looking for a highly organized individual with a love of spreadsheets to join our inventory team. The position requires strong analytical skills, a good eye for detail and the ability to communicate clearly. Raincoast will provide training on its own systems, but the successful applicant will be very comfortable with Excel and Word.
This position requires communication with client publisher staff, customs brokers and carriers, as well as Raincoast staff in sales, marketing, systems, finance and warehouse.
Regular Duties
Inventory control:
- place initial seasonal orders with client publishers based on forecasts provided by the field sales director
- reorder based on sales data
- identify overstocks and communicate with client publishers regarding their disposal
- work with warehouse to implement downsize measures
Database maintenance:
- work with marketing department on new title uploads
- maintain accurate title level data, particularly as availability dates and prices are subject to change
- receive stock into the system
- process stock returns
Research and reporting:
- track shipments of key titles, including time-sensitive titles
- investigate missing shipments
- research discrepancies
- monitor and sign off on customs and freight chargebacks
Vacation backup for other members of the team
Requirements
- Proficiency in Excel (level 2) and Word, with a high level of accuracy
- Some experience with databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Related work experience: similar office work or book industry experience
- Ability to work well with others
Raincoast Book Distribution Ltd, based Metro Vancouver, is one of the largest distributors of books in Canada. We have been in business for more than 30 years, selling, marketing and distributing our clients’ book and gift product to retailers, wholesalers and institutions across the country.
We regret that we can only acknowledge applications from candidates selected for interviews. No phones calls or agencies, please.
To apply, please email your resume to Paddy Laidley by March 25, 2014
Comments
On March 20, 2014 at 09:24 PM, Janet Fretter said:
On March 21, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Dan said:
Hi Janet. It’s full-time. Thanks for your interest ~ Dan
Is this a part time or full time position?