Inventory Specialist - Full Time in Whistler, British Columbia at Mountain Equipment Company

Why Join MEC?

MEC is expanding! Join us on this new adventure as we're looking for passionate and knowledgeable outdoor enthusiasts to help bring our newest store to life in Whistler.

MEC is more than a store. We’re a hub for the outdoor community, a leader in sustainability, and a place where you can be yourself. People come to us to try new things and plan new adventures – and as Inventory Specialist, you’ll be there to help make it happen.

As one of our founding team members, you'll have a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, build meaningful connections within the local outdoor community, and bring MEC's purpose and values to life from day one in one of the world's most iconic mountain destinations.

Whether members are planning their first camping trip, gearing up for a multi-day backcountry adventure, or heading out for a weekend ride, you’ll use your outdoor experience and product expertise to help them find the right gear and feel confident getting outside.

You’ll work alongside people who genuinely love the outdoors and care about helping others enjoy it too. At MEC, coworkers often become ski partners, climbing buddies, and friends beyond the store.

This isn't just an opportunity to join MEC. It's an opportunity to help build something special from the ground up in Whistler.

The Role

The Inventory Specialist role is a frontline position that is focused on driving inventory excellence and customer service. The position works to improve in-store inventory accuracy by conducting counts, audits, record keeping, and processing inbound and outbound shipments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer service: The Inventory Specialist position is required to provide flexibility to complete customer service tasks and shifts when the business needs demand it.

Inventory Management:

• Conduct daily counts, audits.
• Complete cycle counts.
• Enter inventory adjustments for the store on a daily basis.
• Responsible for executing shipping and receiving tasks including but not limited to:
• Ensuring outbound shipments meet our internal standards.
• Final preparation of outbound shipments applying postage and carrier co-ordination.
• Ensure all the records relating to inventory adjustments, outbound/inbound shipments, store location management (offsite/rentals/demo etc.) are up to date and meeting MEC standards.
• Inventory (trade) Purchase Order receiving.
• Proficiency in the use of multiple programs including but not limited to Excel, MMS, and other tools to complete functions of the job.

Availability  

• Full, open availability five (5) days a week including one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).  

What do we offer:

• More than just a job. We love what we do, and we offer to share our passion for outdoors.  
• Competitive hourly rate and clear pay increase program
• Full Time hours (37.5 paid per week)
• Staff discount and pro deals (amazing deals straight from vendors).  
• The chance to spend time with your peers through field experience programs, and to live our purpose to get active outside.   
• Lots of training and product knowledge.   
• Competitive benefit package including Health benefits (medical and dental), life insurance, Employee matching group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).  
• Paid sick days.  
• Tuition reimbursement program to expand your knowledge and skills.  
• Paid volunteerism,
• Growth opportunities.   
• An amazing, collaborative team – people are what makes MEC an incredible place to work.  

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years experience with customer service, inventory handling, or retail sales.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of retail inventory control, inventory handling, shipping and receiving processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel.

Working conditions

• This position requires shift work and will not have a set schedule.
• This position will have customer facing activities and back of house activities to be determined by the store management team and the needs of the business.

Physical requirements

• This position may require extended periods of completing the following: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• The role requires the ability to lift and carry product up to 50lbs.

Compensation:

• This role ranges from $20.40 to $23.00, dependent on skills, experience, and certifications, with flexibility for candidates who bring additional relevant experience.