Inventory control supervisor

First Nations Jobs Online; Fernie; On-site; CAD 41,596 - 59,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

First Nations Jobs Online is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor at 1279982 BC Ltd. o/a Eldho's Your Independent Grocer in Fernie, BC. This permanent, full-time position involves supervising inventory management and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing teams, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.

The role requires the ability to handle fast-paced environments and demands a secondary school diploma. The company offers competitive pay at $36.60/hour and various benefits including healthcare plans and a registered retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control or related field.
• Must work on-site; remote option not available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery.
• Resolve work problems and provide technical advice.
• Develop and present analytical reports on inventory trends.

Skills

Supervision of more than 20 people

Excellent oral & written communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Client focus

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Inventory control supervisor at 1279982 BC Ltd. o/a Eldho’s Your Independent Grocer.

Location: Fernie, BC – Employment: Permanent, Full-time (30‑40 hours/week). Salary: $36.60/hour. Start date: As soon as possible. Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices. On‑call, overtime, early morning, morning, day, evening, shift, weekend, flexible hours. Relocation costs covered.

Requirements

• Languages: English.
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years.
• Ability to supervise more than 20 people.
• Must work on site – no remote option.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment, work under pressure, tight deadlines.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, and standing for extended periods, handling heavy loads, attention to detail.

Personal Suitability

• Client focus, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral & written communication, flexibility, judgement, organized, team player, analytical, proactive, efficient, quick learner, outgoing, creativity, hardworking, goal‑oriented, interpersonal awareness, integrity, positive attitude, energetic, adaptability, time management, collaborative.

Benefits

• Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, vision care benefits.
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), group insurance benefits, life insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery; resolve work problems; provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality; requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies; develop and implement marketing strategies; study market research and trends; plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses; determine merchandise and services to be sold; resolve customer requests, complaints and supply shortages; locate, select and procure merchandise for resale; manage staff and assign duties; recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers; ensure the perpetual inventory system accurately reflects all product movements, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and disposals; conduct daily audits and variance investigations, identifying root causes such as scanning errors, shrink, and process gaps; lead the store’s cycle count program and maintain compliance with corporate inventory standards; collaborate with department managers to resolve inventory discrepancies and negative on‑hand issues before end‑of‑day; develop and present analytical reports outlining inventory trends, stock performance, and loss patterns; utilize data tools such as Excel, Power BI, or SAP to produce dashboards and actionable insights for management; analyze historical sales and inventory data to forecast replenishment needs, seasonal demand, and product turnover; provide recommendations for inventory optimization, ordering efficiency, and space utilization; oversee documentation and approval of all inventory adjustments, markdowns, and write‑offs; train department leaders and clerks on best practices for inventory accuracy, scanning discipline, and data management; partner with IT and corporate teams to troubleshoot system discrepancies and enhance data flow between store‑level and head office platforms.