Inventory Analyst

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2040, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions. Honda Trading Corporation, the exclusive global trading arm of Honda, supporting Honda's global business efforts by finding marketing products to sell in Japan. Honda Trading's global offices operate in 28 locations in 20 countries, with more than 2,000 associates dedicated to finding "best fit" solutions to our customers' changing and evolving business needs. Since its founding in 1972, HT has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar international import-export organization, providing vital services based on unparalleled knowledge and experience to HT customers in the global marketplace. 

Honda Trading Canada (HTC) was established in 1990, with the Canadian Head Office located in Alliston, Ontario. HTC is a 100% subsidiary of Honda Trading America.  Honda Trading Canada procures and delivers products all over the world. As a fully licensed Customs Broker with a dedicated Logistics group, we are able to handle the most complex import and export challenges of our business partners. At Honda Trading Canada, our unique approach and hands-on atmosphere give you the opportunity to learn through doing, ownership, responsibility, and autonomy. 

Accommodation 

Honda Trading Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please email Human Resources at HTC_HR@htc.honda.com

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Ensure ready finished goods to support customer production by analyzing weekly order releases against finished goods inventory and issuing purchase orders to maintain finished goods inventory targets. Support inventory reporting. Inventory shortages to HCM suppliers could result in line shutdown and significant financial and production loss for HCM.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing Orders

• Monitor and ensure finished good inventory targets are maintained and depleted stock is consistently replenished to maintain required inventory holding targets.
• Ensure processing orders adhere to slit loss target
• Report weekly on finished goods targets – plan versus actual

Master Delivery

• Schedule and Track master coil deliveries, follow up with supplier on late deliveries and support resolution. 
• Provide master coil pick up instructions to Processors
• Close Purchase orders
• Support weekly conference calls when needed, review with Account rep for any critical supply or delivery issues.

Inventory Reconciliation

• Generate Inventory reconciliation files by the 5th of the month
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies on master coils. 

Reporting

Support and complete the following reports:

• Prepare multiple reports to support month end reporting and monthly Inventory Presentation.  

Customer and Account Rep Support

• Support Inventory Account Rep. on inventory ordering and back up as required, field customer calls & requests for all areas and address immediate issues utilizing 1R 2C’s (report, consult, communicate).

POSITION PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory, purchasing or sales administration
• Post-secondary education in Business and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, analytical ability, reasoning, and persuasive skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Strong eye for detail, ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong communicator