INTERNAL ONLY - Inventory Support Analyst

Job Title INTERNAL ONLY - Inventory Support Analyst Location Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 9T5 CA (Primary)** Organizational Description**We love that our head office is in Victoria and we bet you do too!We are thrilled youve decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbia's provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).Were passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.Its an exciting time to be in the transit industry and were looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but youd also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!Job Description Coordinates materials and logistics for Supply Services to ensure that replacement parts are available for maintenance and repair work. Works in conjunction with other groups within the Fleet Division to ensure that scheduled parts requirements are available prior to the commencement of work and that related tasks are completed in an effective manner. Makes recommendations for improvements to procedures, contract terms and the feasibility of purchasing alternative products. Assists with the creation and maintenance of material and inventory master records. Performs a variety of duties related to coordinating the testing of new vehicle maintenance products and monitors maintenance material inventories.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Coordinates and assists Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, Procurement groups by:+ Ensuring required parts and materials will be available in the correct quantities and locations.+ Advising stakeholders of anticipated problems and coordinating remedial action based on their input and instructions.+ Coordinating processes to ensure that delays and issues related to procurement and distribution are removed and problems are corrected.+ Coordinating reverse logistics processes to ensure Inventory Management efficiency is maintained and that proper credits are received for returned goods.* Recommends improvements to procedures and contract terms to gain efficiencies by:+ Assisting in the creation of contract terms for tenders and standing order agreements.+ Setting up new inventory records to support maintenance requirements and Fleet procurements/allocations.+ Recommending improvements to procedures for timely distribution and return of materials.* Assists with the creation and maintenance of material master records and inventory records to support proper inventory control procedures.* Daily issuing of parts from RTS XML loads.* Resolving inventory errors and discrepancies at RTS* Performs a variety of duties related to coordinating the testing of new vehicle maintenance products to determine the possible suitability for BC Transits use including:+ Acquiring product and arranging for product testing campaigns with maintenance shop or testing agency.+ Monitoring the degree of wear or consumption of products by reviewing Transit Operator and Mechanic reports, vehicle records, physical measurements and liaising with shop personnel.+ Reporting on test results and recommending purchase or rejection of test products.+ Developing and maintaining test files for new products.* Makes recommendations on the feasibility of purchasing alternative products versus manufacturing or rebuilding parts by:+ Searching current inventory and suppliers to determine availability of specific parts.+ Obtaining comparative cost estimates and product information from suppliers.+ Reproducing or creating product specifications including drafting technical sketches.+ Providing information on alternative replacement parts and required adjustments to stock reorder points.* Monitors maintenance material inventories to identify actual and potential shortage or surplus, then recommends remedial action. Arranges the transfer of repairable and spare equipment between locations. Maintains a maintenance material reference library. Issues service bulletins and information pertaining to product changes and control record revisions.* Assists in the coordination of initial record set-up and acquisition of parts for new buses.* Performs related duties of similar scope to the job description as assigned.Qualifications **EDUCATION:**General technical background equivalent to high school graduation, including courses in commercial vehicle mechanics and mechanical drafting.**EX PER IENCE :**J ob re qu ire s u p to three (3) y ear s p revio us exp erie nce, worki ng in a co m puter ize d co mm erci al v ehic l e mai nte nance and re pair enviro nme nt as a parts or stockroom perso n. A further p er io d of six (6) mo nths in the p os itio n is necessar y to ac qu ir e a ge nera l know l edg e of cor porat e p olic ie s and p ro ce dures , d iv isio nal p la ns, co m puteri ze d mai ntenance sy s te m s , e qu ipm ent and supp liers**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*** This position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search* An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies* **Testing will be conducted on Wednesday March 24, 2021*** **Interviews will be held the week of March 29, 2021*** This competition is hiring one full time regular and one full time temporary positions* If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you* #DNP - for administrative purposes only, please disregard* BC Transit is committed to the principles of employment equity**BC TRANSIT OFFERS*** Extended health and dental coverage* Life insurance* Medical Services Plan (MSP) group coverage* Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)* Vacation (based on the terms outlined in the appropriate collective agreement or exempt policy handbook)* Pension Plan* Employee fitness centre, at both the Victoria and Langford depots (Currently closed due to COVID-19)* A complimentary BC Transit bus pass, plus taxable dependent passes* Career development and advancement opportunities* Social Club* Employee Recognition Program