Wholegoods Inventory Manager
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Job Location:
Abbotsford - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Wholegoods Inventory Manager
Type: Hybrid Full-Time
About Our Client
Our client is a leading force in the agricultural and construction equipment industry recognized for its unwavering commitment to operational excellence innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across Western Canada they have built a legacy on reliability community-driven values and a deep understanding of the equipment marketplace.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced inventory professional to take on a high-impact role within a financially strategic department. The successful candidate will influence key decision-making processes related to used equipment management ensuring optimized cash flow and inventory performance. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about data-driven inventory planning market trends and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability.
Key Responsibilities
As the Wholegoods Inventory Manager you will play a pivotal role in managing the organizations new and used equipment inventory with a strategic focus on used and aged assets. Your responsibilities will include:
- Inventory Optimization & Management:
- Ensure new inventory levels meet customer demand while controlling interest expenses and cash flow per corporate standards.
- Optimize used inventory turnover to reduce carrying costs and maximize profitability.
- Evaluation & Reconditioning:
- Lead the used equipment evaluation process to ensure reconditioning aligns with inventory age and market demand.
- Leverage market insights to inform trade decisions and profitability assessments.
- Trade & Pricing Strategy:
- Approve trades exceeding $100000 and for large agriculture/construction machinery (e.g. >200 hp tractors combines excavators).
- Contribute to setting lease residual and rental rates in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Wholesale & Retail Strategy:
- Develop wholesale customer relationships and execute strategies to accelerate used equipment sales.
- Implement and manage strategies to reduce aged equipment including write-downs and accelerated turnover.
- Reporting & Analytics:
- Provide detailed inventory reporting with a focus on financial metrics like cash exposure interest expenses and turnover rates.
- Ensure regular tracking of KPIs including aging inventory turns sales-to-close and overall balance sheet health.
- Systems & Collaboration:
- Work cross-functionally with leadership to implement a business system for seamless inventory and sales management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support reconditioning sales and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree or college diploma in business marketing or a related fieldor an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in sales inventory or marketing within the equipment or related industries.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of inventory management systems and financial reporting tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Adobe PowerPoint and CRM/email platforms.
- Key Competencies:
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across multiple channels (email phone in-person).
- Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate financial impacts and make confident decisions.
- Strong time management and organizational skills especially under pressure or competing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities including coaching and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Apply Today
Quote Job Reference #79821. Submit your resume directly to Kevin Pedersen via email at . No cover letter please.
About Us
Executrade is one of Western Canadas most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations. We are proud to apply principles of diversity equity and inclusion in all our recruitment practices ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation collaboration and accordance with Canadian immigration laws priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Kanban
- Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Math
- Warehouse Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Warehouse Management System
- ERP Systems
- Supervising Experience
- MRP
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