Equipment Inventory Clerk - Part-Time in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada (# 3289)

About Us

About The Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.  

Job Description

Reporting to the Yard Manager, the Equipment Inventory Clerk is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys working with customers and has a strong attention to detail. This position oversees inventory management across the site, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking and implementing best practices in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety Culture: Foster a safety culture by prioritizing the health and safety of all employees and customers, applying the “see something, say something” principle, and clearly communicating safety requirements within the yard. Safely operate vehicles to move and store equipment within the facility, ensuring proper handling and adherence to safety protocols.
• Customer Service: Serve as the first point of contact for customer queries related to equipment inventory, providing guidance to customers delivering or picking up and visitors. As needed, direct customers to the appropriate team member for further assistance.
• Inventory Management: Oversee and maintain accurate records of all assets on the property, including equipment receiving, release, and reconciliation of past sales. Ensure efficient tracking and organization of inventory across all sale cycles and selling channels. Enforce storage policies and implement best practices to optimize yard space, utilization, and turnover
• Equipment Identification and Labeling: Ensure accurate identification and labeling of equipment by recording details such as make, model, serial numbers, and seller reference numbers, maintaining an organized inventory
• Team & Customer Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and customers via email, Teams, and phone to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately manage and process documentation, including TDG, BOL, ESQ, delivery tickets, and customs paperwork, ensuring compliance with regulations. Maintain proper documentation within internal systems such as MARS Desktop, iInspector Application, Salesforce, and SaleSite.
• Process Adherence & Reporting: Adhere to established processes and procedures while assisting the team manager in managing application reporting tasks. Promptly report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certifications related to inventory management, such as Certified Inventory Optimization Professional (CIOP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), can enhance a candidate’s qualifications.
• Familiarity with specific inventory management software may also be beneficial, though training is often provided on the job.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain management, or a related field is often preferred.
• Inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar software) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to perform tasks on specific types of equipment, transportation assets, and industry relevant assets (e.g., construction, transportation, manufacturing, consumer, oil and gas, agriculture) may be beneficial.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records.
• Experience demonstrating strong attention to detail in previous roles, particularly in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proven Ability to effectively communicate and interact with team members, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics for inventory calculations, cost analysis, and reporting.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment trucks.

EEOC

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.