Lead Inventory Control
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Powell Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.
Powell People Solving Tough Problems
As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, Field & Valve Servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.
Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Lead Inventory Control responsibilities include overseeing inventory control, managing deliveries, inspecting inventory, maintaining inventory records, and ordering products.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Give direction to all hourly employees in the department.
- Organize/Prioritize daily workflow to meet delivery dates.
- Mentor/Facilitate Safety Squad/Safety Program Activities.
- Coordinate inventory functions, such as fulfilling kit requests.
- Coordinate receiving functions, such as checking material and receiving into inventory.
- Coordinate shipping functions, such as packing shipments and creating shipping documents.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is required.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, previous leadership role is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in Receiving, Stockroom, Inventory Management and/or Shipping is considered an asset.
Work Authorization: This is a permanent position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire. Immigration sponsorship is not typically available and will be considered only where supported by business needs and applicable legal requirements.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
- Proficient in daily & regular cycle counting and advanced inventory processes
- Self-motivated team player who can also work independently and with minimal direction
- Work with management to identify areas of improvement in storage and ordering practices
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough inventory discrepancy investigation & deployment to identify source(s) of discrepancy and recommend resolution initiatives.
- Ability to use advanced Excel formulae - VlookUp, Pivot Table and basic computation
- A great deal of attention to details
- Ability to meet agreed deadlines and proactively communicate obstacles to meeting the deadlines.
- Embraces continuous improvement initiatives - challenges status quo and probing why things are done the way they are done
- Must be able to track and verify shipment
- Must be able to anticipate the impact of picking and put-aways (storing) on inventory accuracy and suggest preventive measures
- Willingness to learn from and share knowledge with colleagues - a team player
- Basic computer knowledge, previous experience with Oracle is considered an asset.
- Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
- Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Forklift and Overhead crane is asset
Working & Environmental Conditions
Warehouse environment - loading and unloading indoors or outdoors
Sitting, twisting
Frequent walking, standing, handling
Occasionally crouching, stooping
Operating warehouse material handling equipment
Physical Requirements
Pushing/pulling (100 lbs.)
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
Lifting/carrying (50 lbs.)
Who we are
Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.
Your Partner in Safety
Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.