Inventory Controller

If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we’re looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.

Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a:

Inventory Controller

Position Description:

Accountable to maintain an accurate and optimum level of inventory on hand to support the day-to-day operations of the Hemlo site in the most economically, efficient, and effective way possible.

Responsibilities:

- Maintenance of the online cataloguing system for all items assigned a control identification number.

- Set and maintain the optimum stocking levels, re-order points and re-order quantities for all inventory items taking into consideration cost, usage and lead time.

- Timely release of items to the reorder system when minimum levels are breached, or demand exceeds availability.

- Weekly and monthly reconciliations

- Cycle count processes.

- Identify and investigate inventory reduction opportunities including obsolescence.

- Manage the procurement of bulk commodities (fuel, propane, explosives, shotcrete, reagents, etc.).

- Liaise with and maintain effective relationships with operational departments.

- Perform thorough analysis and prepare month end and quarterly reports.

- Assist with writing and revising inventory policies and procedures.

- Assist with warehouse design and layout to optimize efficiency and care and control of materials.

- Ensure awareness and be compliant with all Williams Operating Corporation, Hemlo site policies and procedures and act as a resource as they relate to Inventory Control.

- Develop and prepare Inventory reports for the Supply Chain department and user departments as required.

- Collaborate with Procurement and Warehouse to ensure there are no stock outs and no financial loss to the operation due to issues with Supply Chain.

- Know and comply with the current Mining Safety and Health regulations and Loss Prevention procedures of Barrick.

- Demonstrate social awareness, commitment, and compliance with Barrick’s Social Responsibility Policy and maintain safe working environment.

- Maintain the confidentiality of all corporate information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Management, Business, Finance, or Accounting background preferred

- Minimum 3 years of experience in a heavy industrial setting, mining preferred

- Planning, analysis and problem-solving skills

- Ability to actively share knowledge, respect differences of opinion and receive feedback openly.

- Effectively communicate in both written and verbal form

- Easily adapt to changing priorities and challenges

- Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and timelines and achieve results

- Knowledge of Microsoft office with high level of proficiency in Excel

- Excellent knowledge of data processing software (Knowledge of SAP MM and PM is an asset)

Understanding of the relationship between Inventory Control and successful business performance

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan.

- A progressive career path including global opportunities

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

- Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences

Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.