Job Description

Position: Inventory Coordinator

Status : Temporary, Full-time

Contract Dates : 12 months

Location : Toronto or Montreal

VALUES :

WE WORK AS A TEAM with openness to the ideas and expectations of our colleagues, our customers, and our client and supplier partners with a commitment to each other.

WE ARE PROFESSIONALS on a constant quest for excellence, tackling challenges methodically, with efficiency and integrity.

WE GO BEYOND our responsibilities to our customers, our colleagues, society, and the environment.

DESCRIPTION

The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of inventory and maintaining sufficient levels of availability for the designated geographical area. The incumbent will negotiate with suppliers on securing additional space, backorders, special requests, and relocates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure hotel inventory is monitored and analyzed promptly to maximize usage of all contracted space.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of hotel offerings, proximity/location/access, and relationships for risk assessment, proper passenger assignment, and office support.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the supplier base to support inventory purchasing.
• Retain a thorough understanding of key clients/market inventory requirements, providing the necessary extra steps to support arrangements agreed on by Jonview.
• Address clients’ request for bookings when we do not have space left or availability, with a goal of a 20-hour turnaround.
• Request additional space as required at same contract terms, to permit continued sales as it relates to suspended bookings.
• Work through and gain the best outcome for Jonview, when supplier rejected a confirmed booking. Secure alternate arrangements, at no extra cost to Jonview.
• Negotiate with suppliers on Rack Rates requests, upgrades, and special requests. (Negotiation can include rates, allotment, and terms).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Mastery of the French and English languages is required (both oral and written). Ability to speak clearly and professionally over the phone and in person.
• College Diploma.
• 2 to 3 years of industry experience with knowledge of Canadian destinations
• Knowledge of computer systems and data entry skills.
• Negotiation skills, and ability to influence others.
• Good problem-solving skills. Able to make quality decisions on a timely basis; creativity; results oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Able to manage time, processes, and systems. Knowledge of the CCRS system is an asset.
• Has pertinent functional and technical knowledge; quick learner

Jonview values diversity in the workplace and is committed to fostering employment equity by encouraging applications from the following designated groups: women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Jonview will work to accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require a special arrangement, please contact us so that we can work together to adequately meet your needs. The use of the masculine in this document is for the sole purpose of simplifying the text.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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