Inventory Control Supervisor

Martin Brower UK and Ireland; Brampton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation and logistics is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to manage inventory operations and compliance at their distribution center. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, experience in food handling distribution, and excellent analytical skills to ensure seamless supply chain management. This mid-senior level role offers full-time employment with opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in food handling distribution or processing systems.
• Bilingual (French/English) preferred.
• Lean methodology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads local inventory compliance team and oversees warehouse management system.
• Monitors relations with suppliers and manages inventory discrepancies.
• Uses data analytics to identify issues and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Postgraduate Degree or Technical Certification

Job description

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Position Summary: This role leads the effective supervision and administration of the distribution centre's inventory management and compliance program. All supply chain activities from inbound freight scheduling, receipt, inventory management, quality incidents, and audits are supported by this leader.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the local inventory compliance team, ensuring they are properly resourced, trained, and organized to maintain high levels of supply assurance.
• Oversees and administers Martin Brower’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) from an inventory management perspective.
• Manages Phase In/Phase Out, New Product Introductions, Slotting, and expired products.
• Monitors damage and distress programs, ensuring defective products are allocated and coded appropriately.
• Leads standard receiving processes, monitoring productivity and accuracy.
• Runs system reports to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain team to optimize throughput, storage, and capacity.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies, focusing on financial performance.
• Assists with quality audits to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitors supplier quality claims within the Sync4S system.
• Manages on-hold products, ensuring proper tagging and quarantine.
• Oversees stock recovery processes, ensuring traceability.
• Uses data analytics to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Verifies and manages temperature probes used in quality inspections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, postgraduate degree, or technical certification.
• 3-5 years experience in food handling distribution or processing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and influencing skills.
• Problem-solving skills with clear action planning.
• Attention to irregularities and exceptions.
• Excellent presentation and analytical skills.
• Accountability and coaching abilities.
• High initiative, self-motivation, and leadership qualities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, mainly in Canada & US.
• Must pass background and drug tests.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual (French/English).
• Strong data and analytical skills.
• Lean methodology experience.
• GFSI quality program knowledge.
• HACCP certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: Accommodations available for disabilities. Overtime and punctuality are essential due to business needs.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management, Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Storage

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