Logistics and Finance Analyst - Exciting Dual Role
Winnipeg, MB
Job Description
Are you looking for a great place to work? A place where you can use your enthusiasm and passion for Logistics, Inventory Management and Finance in an uncharted way?
Then think about us for this outstanding opportunity!
US
We are a growing company and we are looking for motivated and highly qualified individuals to join our dynamic team.
Liberty Athletic and Medical Supplies is a 100% Canadian owned and operated business providing services to patients and families. We are a growing store, based in Winnipeg, that has completed its eighth year of business. Our store culture is built around client care, excellence in customer service, and long-term business relationships.
We offer top-quality supplies from trusted brands. Our customers shop confidently knowing they are getting products that meet the highest standards.
We are conveniently located on Tache - near St Boniface Hospital (but don’t worry there is lots of parking !)
Check us out https://www.libertymed.ca/
YOU
We are looking for a self-starting, and solution-focused, multi-tasking individual with an eye for detail and a team-based orientation. You are a dynamic office professional who thrives on customer service (both internal and external).
If you are looking to break out of the status quo by joining a company where you will have the authority and freedom to put your stamp on the organization …….. this may be the place for you.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU ?
Your opinion is valued
You will like the friendly people you work with
Strong compensation plan
Solid, growing company
Great location
Key Accountabilities
The successful applicant’s responsibilities in Finance will include, but not be limited to:
- Prepare cheques for vendors allowing ample time for management to review and sign same.
- Set up and maintain spreadsheets for vendors.
- Oversee and/or complete the function of matching, batching, coding and entering invoices to appropriate general ledger account including jobs, and phases of jobs sorting cost to job and amount of GST recoverable, spreadsheet invoices as required.
- Providing management with quick access to data, to aide in preventing cost overruns and to ensure single payments for services rendered.
- Provide assistance to other members of team when they are unsure of how to proceed in processing a transaction
- Researching and resolving accounts payable issues with vendors and involving supervisor prior to vendor problems escalating.
- Completion of vendor account reconciliations and charge backs
The successful applicant’s responsibilities in Inventory Management will include:
· Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across the organization.
· Prepare inventory reports and provide management with updates on inventory levels and trends.
· Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and make recommendations.
· Assist with forecasting inventory requirements and seasonal demand.
· Coordinate the receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of inventory.
· Create system generated purchase orders and receive product in system, confirm landed costs and reconcile to supplier invoice
· Set retail sale prices, label and barcode product for retail floor
· Conduct inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels and inventory level accuracy
· Produce reports to evaluate operational and financial sales performance of the retail store
· Recommend improvements to inventory processes, systems, and procedures.
· Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and overages.
· Receive incoming products and verify quantities, quality, and documentation.
· Ensure inventory is properly labelled, organized, and stored.
· Coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, damaged goods, returns, and delivery issues.
· Special project work as needed.
Qualifications
1. Minimum of 2 years of strong administration experience
2. Strong Finance / bookkeeping education / background
3. Experience in Logistics and Supply Chain education / background
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written/oral communication (writing, planning, editing, formatting) in the English language
5. Must have high degree of computer literacy in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
6. Strong keyboarding skills (min of 40 WPM)
7. Knowledge and understanding of a retail environment.
Type of Person Who Will Succeed in this Role:
· Positive and Outgoing – interacts in a socially engaging manner
· Sense of urgency – in a fast-paced environment can meet deadlines
· Detail oriented – but with creativity to get the job done
· High degree of tolerance for ambiguity
· Motivated – with a strong drive to help others
· Trustworthy, and able to preform with a lack of supervision
Next Steps
If you think this position may have potential for you, then send us your resume and cover letter.
In your cover letter (embedded within the resume), please (briefly) outline the following 3 items (in 3 separate numbered paragraphs):
- Relevant qualifications and work experience in Canada
- Why you are a good match for this role
- Your desired remuneration (ballpark)
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in us. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe strongly in diversity.
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably work onsite at the company's location?
- Are you a citizen or permanent resident of Canada ?
- What is your WPM ?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- AP/AR: 2 years (preferred)
- Supply chain analytics: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
