Consultant, Supply Chain Finance

The Coca-Cola Company; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage corporation is seeking an Inventory Consultant in Peterborough, Ontario. The role includes auditing inventory processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and requires at least 3 years of hands-on inventory experience. Applicants should possess strong SAP skills and data management capabilities, along with effective communication skills. A competitive salary between $94,000 and $107,000 is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands on experience in Warehouse Inventory processes.
• SAP functional skills and data management experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory validation by auditing physical inventory.
• Monthly monitoring of internal control procedures.
• Identify root cause for inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Auditing

Business Operations

Communication

Cycle Counting

SAP Inventory Management

Data analytics

Microsoft Power BI

Education

Associate Degree or above

Tools

SAP

Power Query

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Location(s): Canada

City/Cities: Toronto

Travel Required: 51% - 75%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: October 31, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The Inventory Consultant is responsible for ensuring NAOU representation and oversight for the inventory held at contract manufacturing and third-party warehouse locations. This role has daily responsibility for ensuring each location understands and executes within NAOU Internal Controls and contracted terms of inventory handling which include performing audits, troubleshooting inventory variances, resolving Block Stock reporting, and periodic training of employees at external locations. The role requires the ability to develop a rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster communication, and frequently act as a liaison for Supply Chain Region Operations, Finance, and Contract Services.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Perform inventory validation by auditing physical inventory at external locations to ensure adherence to NA policy/contractual agreements and facilitate risk and fraud prevention
• Monthly monitoring of internal control procedures and assisting with remediation action plans
• Identify root cause and effective system solutions for Inventory discrepancies by partnering with the Co-packer, third-party warehouse, NA Finance, Co Man Manager(s) and other centralized teams
• Complete the specific SAP transaction(s) required to assist the co-packers or other centralized teams with maintaining inventory accuracy
• Establish weekly communication with the Co-packer and NAOU Co-Man Manager(s) to review, establish, and implement on a course of action for items on the Block Stock reporting
• Conduct Month End Reporting and distribute post close reports
• Request and track approval from Brand teams for BD&L activity, owning resolution for any follow-ups
• Assist centralized teams with the tracking of delivered materials (DMR) for the purpose of reporting down time, vendor returns and/or completion of Freight Claims
• Submit new vendor setups and change requests to ensure accuracy of Master Data
• Provide continuous SAP Training and new user setup support co-packers and third-party warehouses
• Work with NAOU Finance to arrange destruction shipments for and with external parties
• Ad Hoc (Research/ Troubleshooting)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate Degree or above
• 3+ years of hands on experience in Warehouse Inventory processes (wall-to-walls, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, auditing inventory procedures)
• SAP functional skills and data management experience
• Data analytics skills such as Power Query / Power BI preferred
• Ability to work independently with solid organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer services focus with great follow-up skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Collaborative and a team player
• Ability to efficiently multi-task

Travel

Required up to 25%

What We Can Do for You

This role permits you the flexibility and independence to own your success, be recognized for your accomplishments, and gain exposure to senior leaders while building upon your knowledge of Supply Chain operations.

Skills

Auditing, Business Operations, Communication, Cycle Counting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Systems, Internal Controls, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, organization, Risk Analysis, SAP Inventory Management

Pay Range

$94,000 - $107,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.