Inventory Analyst

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Employer matched retirement plan

Wellness spending account

Employee discount program

Safety shoes program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee in Mississauga, ON is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to manage production materials and maintain BOM, routings, and item master data within ERP and scheduling systems.

You will analyze inventory flow, generate reports, coordinate with Production Planning and Marketing, and lead cycle counts and monthly audits to reduce waste and discrepancies. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing, production and inventory control systems.
• Ability to analyze BOM issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Experience generating reports and dashboards.
• Comfort with ERP and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BOMs, routings, and item master data.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production needs.
• Prepare reports and analyze variances.
• Coordinate with Production Planning on material requirements.
• Conduct monthly audits of item setups.
• Generate daily transfer orders and manage SKU changes.
• Support cycle counts and reduce waste.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Tools

BPCS

Microsoft Dynamics AX

MIMI

PlanetTogether

Impromptu

COLOS Print on Demand

Probat DMS

Job description

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America's largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

Responsible for production materials control including maintenance of inventory system, root cause analysis and corrective action of bill of materials (BOM) issues. Creates and maintains reporting. Able to develop processes and understand the financial impact of actions.

What you get to do:

• Manage inventory through databases and maintain levels required on a daily basis to meet production needs. Analyzing inventory flow and make improvement recommendations.
• Examine materials inventory transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Work closely with the Production Planning to plan packaging material requirements.
• Review Open Shop orders and Production Transactions for accuracy. Generate reports to assist in reducing adjustments.
• Coordinate production planning activities to include but not limited to running reports from ERP System, Scheduling System to effectively establish lot sizing and safety stocks for planning purposes.
• Maintain bill of materials (BOM), routings, machine master, and item master data as it relates to production.
• Work with Marketing, Planning, Purchasing, and Production to coordinate the new SKU startups and SKU changes. Manage all material conversions. Verify all information in the PIF (Product Input Form) and CIF (Change Input Form), and enter into ERP and Scheduling systems.
• Conduct monthly audit for existing item set ups for accuracy. Monitor variances and generate reporting of variances and identify areas of opportunity for improvement of waste.
• Work to systematically resolve inventory discrepancies through Material Handlers.
• Improve and adapt inventory control procedures.
• Generate internal/external reports.
• Maintain filing system for production reporting and item tracking.
• Work with Production to manage and reduce excess WIP.
• Lead set up, troubleshooting, implementation, and design of all print on demand systems.
• Schedule all Cycle Counts for Finished Goods, Material Racks and Production Lines with Material Handlers.
• Review and analyze information and quantities before entering the data into the system. (shipping, cycle counts, return materials authorization, returns, rejects and productivity)
• Analysis of slow-moving flavor and expired stock for recommended solutions.
• On-site and Off-site material warehouse and inventory audits
• Alternate to the Production coordinator
• Associated reports as required.
• Generate daily transfer orders from SD to MD and JIT for cans and Jones packaging material requirements.
• Working with Buyer on non-BOM material purchase.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role:

• Working knowledge of any Manufacturing, Production and Inventory control systems: BPCS, Microsoft Dynamics AX, MIMI, Planet Together and Impromptu preferred.
• COLOS Print on Demand.
• Probat DMS knowledge.
• High proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, and Sharepoint.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to initiate tasks without direction.
• Ability to organize and work within a multifunctional team environment.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple requirements simultaneously.
• Analytical aptitude.
• Capable of managing stress.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Total Rewards package - health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program - your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program - we value continuous learning and self-development.
• The hiring range for this role is $73,000 - $76,000.

This posting is for an existing/new vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.