Bakery Inventory Control Specialist

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is seeking an Inventory Control professional to verify and record daily inventory and cycle counts across product lines, while helping resolve discrepancies.

The role supports process improvements to the inventory management system and works with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate records. Responsibilities include cycle counting, inbound/outbound entry accuracy, and collaboration with buyers, accounting, and operations to maintain precise inventory data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college or post-secondary designation in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain and/or Operations or a related field.
• Previous experience working within the Food Manufacturing industry in an inventory control role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and inventory management concepts, Inventory Receipts, Bills of Materials, Production orders, and basic Inventory management principles.
• Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition.
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems).
• Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory management process, are being followed to achieve inventory accuracy targets, minimizing obsolete and off-spec material, and reducing aging material
• Establish, assign to Logistics Team and process cycle counts to ensure accurate quantity by location and lot is presented in the system
• Assist the Inventory Control Clerical and Logistics teams in processing consumption and output
• Assist and ensure the entry accuracy by the Logistics teams of inbound receipts, outbound shipments and internal movements
• Work closely with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations team members to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained
• Liaise with replenishers, schedulers/planners, receivers, accounts payable and account receivable to resolve inventory related issues
• Document and track damaged or out of spec product from external and internal suppliers and/or customer returns, for reimbursement or credit
• Reconcile intercompany accounts including i/c inventory accounts payable and account receivable
• Manages inventory adjustments and transfers
• Assist in managing physical count ensuring accurate results are entered in MS Nav
• Develop and recommends improvements to systems for accurately managing inventory

Skills

Inventory control

Budgeting

Communication

Judgement & problem solving

Team motivation

Prioritization

Manufacturing knowledge

High-speed packaging

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary designation in Cost Accounting / Supply Chain

Tools

MS Nav

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is seeking an Inventory Control professional to verify and record daily inventory and cycle counts across product lines, while helping resolve discrepancies.

The role supports process improvements to the inventory management system and works with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate records. Responsibilities include cycle counting, inbound/outbound entry accuracy, and collaboration with buyers, accounting, and operations to maintain precise inventory data.