Are you someone who thrives on digging into data and solving real-world problems at the source? Our manufacturing division is looking for an Inventory Analyst who’s as comfortable building forecasts in Excel as they are walking the floor to investigate discrepancies firsthand. This is a high-impact role that connects finance, production, and purchasing. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of the action, not just report on it.

The Role

As our Inventory Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, aligning system data with physical counts, and building forecasts that drive smarter purchasing decisions. Working closely with operations, finance, and supply chain teams, you'll be the go-to person for inventory insights, discrepancies, and planning. This position requires someone who can think analytically and act decisively, with equal comfort in spreadsheets and steel toes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and reconcile inventory transactions in the general ledger
• Lead and support physical inventory counts (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with floor-level follow-through
• Analyze sales trends, open orders, and production demand to build inventory forecasts
• Identify excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory and propose mitigation strategies
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for purchasing and finance visibility
• Partner with production to verify consumption, scrap, and movement data
• Ensure consistency in item naming, categorization, and master data across systems
• Support inventory valuation and month/quarter/year-end close activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align inventory with business needs and timelines

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in inventory analysis, cost accounting, or a similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems (MS Dynamics/Business Central a strong asset)
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with inventory valuation and audit support

The Ideal Candidate

You’re not just reporting problems, you’re solving them. You understand that the numbers in the system need to reflect what’s happening on the floor, and you’re not afraid to step into the plant to figure out why something’s off. You’re naturally curious, collaborative, and decisive. You thrive on improving systems, making better forecasts, and driving clarity across departments. If you like ownership, action, and accuracy, you’ll love this role.

Who are we?

OWN IT! That’s more than just a motto at Centra—it’s our way of life. As a 100% employee-owned company, we’re not just working for a paycheck; we’re investing in our future together. With state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Langley and Calgary, and branches across British Columbia and Alberta, Centra is a leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance vinyl windows as well as building envelope restorations. For 39 years, we’ve been perfecting our craft and our culture, earning national acclaim as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies. We’re driven by growth and innovation, powered by our dedicated team. At Centra, your career isn’t just a job it’s an opportunity to OWN your growth, your future, and your impact. Embrace the challenge, shape your success, and OWN IT with Centra!

More about our Award Winning Company!

We won the National Award for “Best Managed Companies” in 2022! This award is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Only the best are awarded with this prestigious designation.

We also won the National WaterStone Award for “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture.” This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering high-performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage. We won because of our dedication, work ethic, and commitment to our culture.

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