Inventory Controller
Ministry: Trade & Commerce · Emergency Function: Inventory & Supply
Role Purpose
Tracks and manages emergency supplies and resources during disasters, ensuring inventory is accurate, accessible, and distributed where needed.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop inventory tracking systems and procedures.
- Coordinate with Agriculture and Trade on supply reserves.
- Build inventory checklists and tracking tools.
- Participate in logistics exercises.
During an Emergency
- Track and manage emergency supply inventory.
- Coordinate distribution and resupply requests.
- Monitor supply levels and identify shortages.
- Support organized distribution points.
After an Emergency
- Assess inventory losses and restocking needs.
- Document inventory lessons and supply gaps.
- Update inventory tracking systems.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in inventory, warehousing, or supply chain
- Record-keeping and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with inventory tracking systems
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.