About the role

Inventory Control Manager overseeing automotive, industrial, and farm parts inventory for Whyte Auto Parts. Managing purchasing, pricing, reporting, forecasting, and NAPA Pulse operations.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate inventory department operations
Source inventory replacements when current vendor product is unavailable
Review and respond to emails from internal and external parties
Answer inquiries from NAPA staff and provide solutions
Communicate via cell phone with NAPA staff and vendors
Maintain and provide inventory reports, including cycle count, excess inventory, and zero min max reports
Create parts numbers for new inventory
Update and finalize old purchase orders for all store locations
Prepare for and participate in monthly inventory review process meetings with the NAPA Inventory Planner
Review Pulse data and verify SKUs for inventory additions and deletions
Finalize Pulse returns and orders within the Pulse system
Review manual packing slips and edit data in the Pulse system
Maintain competitive product pricing information
Implement price increases in the NAPA TAMS system
Complete opportunity buy-ins
Review pricing profiles with the Owner and NAPA Gross Profit Manager
Forecast demand by analyzing historical data

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
Knowledge of supplies, services, ordering and inventory control
Excellent verbal, written and listening skills
Familiar with computers and Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook and ERP System
Quick learner with good retention
Able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines
Strong negotiation skills
Proactive with the ability to identify avenues to increase profitability

Competitive compensation, including bonus pay and overtime pay
Comprehensive group benefits package, including health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, LTD, and RRSP matching
Product knowledge training and skill building opportunities
A welcoming and supportive work environment