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About the Role

This role offers the perfect foundation for recent graduates with exceptional interpersonal skills, strong analytical thinking, and the ambition to grow into a future leader. As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Logistics, and Product teams to support and enhance key customer programs, ensuring efficient product movement. You will gain hands-on experience in program management, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration while building a long-term career path.

Responsibilities

Contribute to strengthening West Fraser’s Supply and Operations Planning (SNOP) processes and support margin optimization.
Use data analytics to track, measure, and present performance metrics for customer consignment and vendor-managed programs.
Partner with Sales, Analytics, Logistics, and Product Management to maintain high service levels.
Help design, refine, and implement systems that improve inventory accuracy, program performance, and customer experience.
Build foundational knowledge of forest-industry operations, product flow, and customer program management.

Requirements

A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Operations, or a related field.
Interest or experience in the forest products, building materials, or manufacturing sectors through internships, co-ops, summer roles, or coursework.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data.
Curiosity about how products move through an organization and how customer programs are structured and supported.
Excellent communication skills, including confidence presenting in group settings.
A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage weekly and monthly program tasks accurately.
A collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Experience in leadership, mentoring, student clubs, athletics, or community involvement.
Additional language skills (Spanish or French) are an asset.
Excel proficiency (pivot tables, forecasting, scenario analysis) is an asset.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Data analytics
Program management
Cross-functional collaboration
Excel
Communication skills
Detail-oriented
Problem-solving
Continuous improvement

Location

Toronto

Work Type

In person
Term

Experience Level

Early Career Opportunity
Recent graduate

Education Level

Diploma
Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 - $83,000

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Pension and saving plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Additional benefits to support well-being
Annual bonus opportunity

About the Company

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world.
In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management.
We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials.
Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Equal Opportunity

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success.
Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective.
By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.
Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.