Stockroom and Inventory Management Associate

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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Stockroom and Inventory Management Associate
Location:
This position is located at Ottawa Campus
Organization/Group:
The Test Engineering Operations Team is looking for an energetic individual to be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing merchandise within Ciena and across contract manufactures while maintaining accurate inventory records. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
• Organize stockroom and maintains clean and efficient environment for serialized and non-serialized inventory
• Ensure consumables inventory is always at the right levels including sending requests to purchase additional material
• Prepare and bin equipment and material for stations builds based on schedule and equipment BOM.
• Collect and prepare equipment for shipments to other Ciena Sites or Contract Manufactures.
• Work with stockroom and inventory management team members during receiving and shipments for restocking and/or stations builds.
• Track and updates inventory records in the in-house inventory tracking system Ciena Assets Tracking System (CATS)
• Support team in processing of equipment shipments (international and domestic) prior to shipment hand-off to Ciena logistics team
• Conducts physical inventory of stations and lab equipment, investigate data discrepancies working with extended teams to address issues and implementation of corrective measures
• Responsible for
• Follows all defined procedures as outlined by Best Practices, Health and Safety and work instructions.

The Must Have:
• Proven experience in a stockroom/warehouse management. Preferably in telecom and semiconductor environment.
• Strong skills using computers, including Microsoft Office; Excel, Outlook
• Must be a team player and have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Customer service oriented and professional
• Detail oriented with great organizational skills while able multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to move material up to 40 lbs.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?
• A sense of urgency – what’s important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done a priority.
• Integrity – you hold yourself to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct.
• A commitment to innovation – you continually seek to learn, understand new technologies and ever-changing market conditions, and endeavour to apply that knowledge to Ciena’s advantage.
• You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
• The flexibility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a broader team.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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