Inventory Control Analyst

Giveandgo; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Giveandgo in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to verify daily inventory and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and support improvements to the inventory management system. You will work with the Logistics team and various departments to ensure accurate records and timely movements.

The role requires knowledge of manufacturing concepts, experience in food packaging, and strong analytical and budgeting abilities.

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

• Verify and record daily inventory/cycle counts for product lines and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor procedures and recommend improvements to the inventory management system.
• Establish, assign to Logistics Team and process cycle counts to ensure accuracy by location and lot.
• Assist Inventory Control Clerical and Logistics teams in processing consumption and output.
• Ensure accurate entry of inbound receipts, outbound shipments and internal movements by Logistics teams.
• Collaborate with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Resolve inventory issues with replenishers, schedulers/planners, receivers, AP and AR.
• Document and track damaged or out of spec products from suppliers or returns for reimbursement or credit.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts including inventory payables and receivables; manage adjustments and transfers.
• Assist in managing physical counts and ensure MS Nav entries are accurate.
• Recommend improvements to systems for accurate inventory management.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or post-secondary designation in Cost Accounting / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

MS Nav

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for verification and recording daily inventory/cycle counts of the different product lines and assisting with resolving inventory discrepancies. The role will also monitor procedures, as well as recommend and implement improvements to the inventory management system.

Key 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

The Recipe for Success:

• 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

What we can offer

• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.