Norscan Instruments is a Winnipeg-based, ISO 9001:2015 Registered manufacturing company that offers fiber optic cable management solutions and services to organizations across North America. With a dynamic team of 15 employees, we strive to be leaders in our field. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer a flexible work environment with competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the Material Control Coordinator will receive and inspect all incoming materials; package and ship product; maintain inventory; and perform purchasing activities.

Duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Receiving, inspecting, and recording all incoming materials.
• Proactive preparing/packaging of product and arranging for shipping.
• Keeping up to date on current customs and shipping requirements.
• Maintaining inventory of all raw material and finished product, shipping supplies, and floor stock products.
• Ensuring accurate inventory recording through regular cycle-counting.
• Pulling and labeling parts for production assembly kits.
• Procuring inventory material and supplies required.
• Assembling specified sub-assemblies and final assemblies using the relevant work procedure.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications or equivalent combination of experience, education, and skills:

• Graduation with a Grade 12 high school diploma.
• Completion of (or intention to complete) supply chain management, inventory control, and/or warehouse training/courses.
• Safety & Health certificate, including WHMIS and Health and Safety 101.
• Two years of experience, in a computerized setting, with purchasing, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Analytical skills - must be decisive, detail oriented, and organized.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Understanding of inventory systems and their impact on cost of goods.
• Proficient with:
  • Enterprise Resource Planning/Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
  • Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Shipping software packages such as UPS.
• Strong team player.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more preferred.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime as requested.

Interested candidates may email a cover letter and resume to Careers@norscan.com