Inventory Control Specialists

FOCUS Community Development Corporation; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOCUS Community Development Corporation is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate records for internal operations and customer accounts. You will investigate discrepancies, manage NCRs, and coordinate disposals while ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.

You will analyze inventory levels, perform cycle counts, support month-end reporting, and develop SOPs to improve processes. The role requires post-secondary education and at least five years in inventory management

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Health Canada, FDA, GMP, and waste management requirements.
• Experience with cycle counting, NCR management, and procedure development.
• TDG training, valid forklift certification, and occupational health and safety training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily investigations, transaction analysis, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Analyze inventory levels and prepare reports for management, production, planning, and customers.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory counts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Manage rejected materials, NCR documentation, costing, and related customer and supplier actions.
• Coordinate material returns, credits, scrap, rework, and disposal activities.
• Oversee waste classification, storage, handling, disposal, and transportation.
• Maintain waste records, HWIN reporting, disposal manifests, and required Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Coordinate waste pickups, environmental service providers, and the cardboard recycling program.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records for internal operations and customer accounts. This role investigates inventory discrepancies, manages non-conformance reporting (NCR), coordinates material disposals, and oversees waste management activities while ensuring compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through daily investigations, transaction analysis, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Analyze inventory levels and prepare reports for management, production, planning, and customers.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory counts and assist with month-end reporting.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Manage rejected materials, NCR documentation, costing, and related customer and supplier actions.
• Coordinate material returns, credits, scrap, rework, and disposal activities.
• Oversee waste classification, storage, handling, disposal, and transportation.
• Maintain waste records, HWIN reporting, disposal manifests, and required Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Coordinate waste pickups, environmental service providers, and the cardboard recycling program.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production planning, and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Health Canada, FDA, GMP, and waste management requirements.
• Experience with cycle counting, NCR management, and procedure development.
• TDG training, valid forklift certification, and occupational health and safety training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience is an asset.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg), as required.