Finance Inventory Manager

Working at Vision Group's head office is working for the North American leader in vision correction.
It means being able to concretely contribute to the development of the company and support more than 12 brands and more than 70 clinics across Canada and the United States.
It's about having the wind in your sails and getting things done as a team in a relaxed environment.
And all of this, while benefiting from a teleworking formula adapted to each employee.
The Professional Relations Consultant is responsible for promoting Vision Group's services to a network of eye care providers.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the inventory manager oversees all aspects of inventory management within the organization, which include optimizing inventory levels, cost calculations, and analyzing data for forecast demand.
The ideal candidate must be both hands-on and a business partner, autonomous and self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
Being solution-oriented, rigorous, and highly organized are key success factors.

Join our team, where our Great Place to Work certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

A look at your benefits

• You have flexible hours because we recognize the need to balance work with life.
  
• You get 3 weeks of vacation, 4 personal days for unforeseen events, 3 additional days during the Holiday season and every Friday afternoon off paid in July and August.
  
• You benefit from comprehensive group insurance, including telemedicine and an employee assistance program.
  
• You have a group RRSP with an employer contribution as well as a short-term incentive plan.
  
• You can benefit from a free LASIK surgery.
  
• You can count yourself as a team member of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
  

Your tasks at a glance

• You act as the internal point of reference for all inventory matters, liaise with all department mandates by managing effective and efficient communication.
  
• You focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities, ensure effective management of inventory by acting as a safeguard to monitor consumption, control waste, and mitigate obsolescence.
  
• You plan, develop, and implement data-driven inventory methods.
  
• You develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track inventory performance and cost metrics.
  
• You manage the transfer pricing process.
  
• You act as a business partner inventory advisor with the Procurement team on supplier agreements.
  
• You perform various analyses to explain and justify discrepancies (e.g., cost variance analysis, inventory turnover, obsolescence, ABC analysis).
  
• You manage the year-end audit requirements (e.g., consumables analysis, inventory controls).
  
• You prepare and monitor the budget, forecast, and financial metrics to determine optimal inventory levels for various categories and locations.
  
• You propose and implement ways to reduce business risk and report them to the Director of Accounting.
  
• You manage a small team of financial analysts, including fostering a good team spirit and employee development.
  

A clear view of your assets

• You have a Bachelor's degree in administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  
• You hold a certification in inventory management (e.g., CPIM) or a relevant finance certification (e.g., CPA, CMA).
  
• You possess a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in inventory management, with a strong emphasis on the financial aspects.
  
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a team leader.
  
• You have a proven track record of optimizing inventory levels, reducing cost, and improving inventory control processes.
  
• You have previous experience as a supply chain specialist or in a similar field.
  You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage financial data for informed decision-making.
  
• Your knowledge of Microsoft NAV & BI360 is considered as an asset.
  
• Your experience in the health or medical industry would be an asset.
  You are proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  

If you think you are the right candidate for this position and are ready to join a passionate and dedicated team, apply now.