Inventory Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Spares

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Reporting

The Inventory Analyst reports directly to the Inventory Lead.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-solving
• Professionalism
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Inventory Lead by coordinating daily warehouse activities and facilitating the work of Cycle Counters and Warehouse Associates.
• Perform regular cycle counts alongside the Inventory Coordinator to maintain inventory accuracy, reconcile discrepancies within the ERP system (Quantum), and correct misallocated parts in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor ERP data and overall inventory accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Receive and process new material, ensuring all data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded in the ERP system.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources, and accurately input and maintain records within the ERP system.
• Prepare and analyze reports on warehouse performance and progression, tracking KPIs such as cycle counts accuracy, cost adjustments, order picking efficiency, dock-to-stock time, inventory turnover, and ERP-to-physical stock accuracy.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative operational feedback to the Materials Management team, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist in establishing and implementing short- and long-term goals, policies, and standard operating procedures to improve inventory management processes.
• Liaising with shipping, purchasing, and sales teams to support inventory availability and demand planning, and efficient warehouse operations.
• Ensure bulk purchases are tracked accurately from both an accounting and quality perspective.
• Provide cross-functional training and support across warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, parts allocation, and inventory control.
• Support the movement and management of inventory across domestic and international locations.
• Conduct part traceability investigations to determine aircraft part status, track logistics and destinations, and confirm on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Avmax Aviation Services Inc. GPM processes and internal standards.
• Support internal stakeholders with inventory-related requests, with a focus on sales and revenue-generating tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with a computerized inventory system preferred.
• Aviation experience or experience working in a shipping and receiving warehouse environment is considered an asset.
• Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent
• Post-secondary education in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other individuals throughout the organization.
• Possesses fundamental aircraft knowledge.
• Ability to proactively plan and organize work to accomplish goals.

Experience

• 2 years of warehousing and inventory handling.
• Process improvement and change management experience.
• Management/supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Aviation and/or sales experience is considered an asset.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may obtain a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.