Inventory Control Administrator (Contract Afternoon)

Sobeys; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian retailer is seeking an Inventory Control Administrator in Whitby to ensure accuracy between stock listings and physical quantities. Responsibilities include investigating discrepancies, processing claims, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Qualified candidates will have prior inventory experience, a High School diploma, and the ability to work independently. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Employee and Family Assistance Program

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Previous inventory control experience is required.
• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Ability to operate heavy material handling equipment will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy between listed products and physical quantities.
• Investigate and report all irregularities.
• Process store claims as needed.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Ability to work independently

Alertness to other people and vehicles

Physical fitness for bending and lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate in supply chain or business administration

Tools

Heavy material handling equipment (pallet jack)

Job description

Requisition ID: 193194
Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers
Job Category: Inventory Control
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Whitby
Location: 3016 Whitby RSC
Postal Code: L1N 9S1

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Inventory Control Administrator provides accuracy between listed products and physical quantities in the RSC. Investigate and report all irregularities and make the correct adjustments when required. Actively contribute to a positive and productive working environment.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Cycle count product to ensure accuracy between EXE and the physical quantities in the RSC
• Investigate large adjustments as required
• Process store claims when required
• Investigate missed let downs
• Keep aisles and walls free of pallets of product and loose cases
• Audit selection pallets for integrity and accuracy
• Adhere to, and implement all applicable company safety standards
• Maintain sanitation standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Other duties as requested by the Inventory Control Manager
• Compliance with all Company food safety standards, guidelines and procedures

What you have to offer:

• Previous inventory control experience
• High School Diploma
• Certificate/ Diploma in supply chain, business administration or equivalent (an asset)
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to work in cold multi-temperature environment
• Alertness to other people and vehicles
• Must be able to operate heavy material handling equipment (i.e. single/double pallet jack) – certification and training will be provided
• Various shifts including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays

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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

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Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation

* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.