Inventory Specialist

Location:

Brampton, ON, CA, L6T 5M1

Job posting ID: 8618

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-01-17

Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: $56,900.00 to $66,500.00

Application deadline: 2026-04-24

This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

Your up-to-date resume.
We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

The work of a Inventory Specialist is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will be responsible for the effectiveness and deliverables of the testing group. The individual will manage Testing inventory, which accounts for the majority of the testing budget, within the SAP system and will be the primary liaison between the Testing Operations and Logistics and Warehouse.

Key responsibilities include:

To monitor and manage inventory levels as the organization transitions to an SAP system for inventory management
Reconciliation of items received from logistics/warehousing and the documentation entered into SAP
Ensuring that essential supplies are on hand to maintain the operations of the Testing group
Monitoring and assessing of Minimum/Maximum levels within SAP; determining changes required to better support the organization and reduce shortfalls or overstock situations
Develops and delivers training and support to Testing staff in the use of SAP as it applies to laboratory inventory
Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Generally requires a college diploma in Business or Operations management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Diploma or certificate in inventory management would be an asset

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Advanced knowledge of SAP as it applies purchasing and inventory management
Minimum of five years’ experience with inventory management in a laboratory or similar setting
A familiarity with medical laboratory products, language and nomenclature
Effective time management, written, verbal and organizational skills
Strong oral and communication skills in English are essential
Excellent computer skills are essential with proficiency in software and database applications

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range
Annual Performance Award up to 5%
Payment in lieu of vacation
Payment in lieu of benefits
Payment in lieu of pension
Employee discounts, wellness programs and professional advancement opportunities

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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