Coordinator, Inventory Control

Loblaw Companies Limited; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Inventory Control Coordinator to join their innovative team in East Gwillimbury. In this vital role, you will maintain inventory levels, perform reconciliations, and ensure the accuracy of records in a state-of-the-art distribution center. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong communication and critical thinking skills while contributing to a culture of sustainability and social impact. If you are ready to make a difference and support a company committed to helping Canadians live life well, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in inventory control or a similar role.
• Strong math skills and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update inventory levels for goods and materials.
• Conduct inventory reconciliations and adjustments as needed.
• Assist in preparing analysis of adjustments activities report.

Skills

Inventory Management

Time Management

MS Office

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Experience

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Coordinator, Inventory Control

Apply locations: 18574 Woodbine Avenue, East Gwillimbury, ON

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

End Date: January 19, 2025 (25 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R2000528857

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members, and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Who We Are:

We are opening a brand-new distribution center at Highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 1.2 million-square-foot, automated, multi-temperature facility will support Loblaw’s world-class distribution network. We are seeking enthusiastic distribution operations candidates to join our team and support the launch and ongoing operation of this new facility.

Role: Coordinator, Inventory Control

What you will do:

• Maintaining and updating required inventory levels for goods, products, and materials.
• Perform all daily activities necessary to maintain effective inventory management procedures.
• Reconcile inventories to book records and make adjustments when necessary.
• Plan and implement a recoup program to ensure all damaged/defective products are accounted for and properly handled by either donating, dumping, salvaging, or returning to stock.
• Maintain records to accurately track recouped products and return saleable products to stock.
• Conduct searches to locate products within the system, as necessary.
• Adjust records when there are discrepancies between actual products and records.
• Ensure corrective measures to prevent discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing analysis of adjustments activities report.
• Research to reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Respond timely to all email requests.
• Recommend a program to audit returns and move returned products to their proper location.
• Work with Operations regarding any issues that may arise.
• Process documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and adjust systems as necessary.
• Maintain accurate inventory records to help facilitate shortage detection.
• Maintain confidentiality of inventory records to authorized personnel.
• Develop all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts, and adjustments.
• Complete and issue all necessary records and reports including filing invoices and maintaining customer records in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Coordinate Recall validation.
• Update Share Point File for IC Scorecard.
• Perform duties as instructed by management.

What you will need:

• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction.
• Flexible to work on weekends and nights.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar position.
• Computer applications experience using MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and learn on the job.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong math and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing, and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

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