Inventory Control & Process Improvement Analyst

Giveandgo; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Giveandgo is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Vaughan, Ontario to verify and record daily inventory/cycle counts across product lines and help resolve discrepancies. You will monitor procedures and recommend improvements to the inventory management system.

The role collaborates with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations to maintain accurate records and resolve issues in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

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

• 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

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

MS Office

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Team empowerment

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary designation in Cost Accounting/Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

MS Nav

ERP systems

Job description

Giveandgo is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in Vaughan, Ontario to verify and record daily inventory/cycle counts across product lines and help resolve discrepancies. You will monitor procedures and recommend improvements to the inventory management system.

The role collaborates with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations to maintain accurate records and resolve issues in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.