Inventory Control Supervisor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive pay

Career growth

Stable environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee inventory accuracy within a busy warehouse and distribution environment. You will lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, prepare reports, and supervise inventory control staff, while ensuring SOPs and OHSA compliance.

The role requires hands-on WMS and RF scanning experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage inventory KPIs and audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inventory control in a warehouse, distribution, or 3PL environment.
• At least 1 year leading employees or a team function.
• Hands-on WMS and RF scanning experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Knowledge of lot control, expiry tracking, FIFO/FEFO, and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality inspections or audits is an asset.
• Beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or consumer packaged goods experience is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset; willingness to obtain certification is acceptable.
• Spanish or another second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts and full physical inventories; investigate and resolve inventory variances.
• Reconcile physical inventory with the WMS and document root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate bin locations, labeling, slotting, and inventory records.
• Track lot numbers, batch codes, and expiry dates; enforce FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Manage damaged, expired, returned, and quarantined inventory.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Outbound, DTC, and Returns teams to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports covering accuracy, adjustments, aging, shrink, and inventory levels.
• Maintain Excel/WMS reports and dashboards and monitor inventory KPIs and trends.
• Support month-end reconciliations, client audits, and inventory reporting.
• Perform inbound quality checks and outbound order audits for quantity, SKU, lot/expiry, packaging, labeling, and pick/pack accuracy.
• Document and follow up on damages, mislabels, and short/over shipments.
• Maintain SOPs and checklists for inventory counts, receiving inspections, and order audits.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and coach inventory control staff and warehouse associates.
• Promote proper scanning and transaction practices, workplace safety, and compliance with Ontario OHSA requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce inventory errors, shrink, and rework.

Skills

Inventory control

WMS

RF scanning

Excel Pivot

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Supply chain education

CPIM or similar

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

Job description

Job Full Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee inventory accuracy and control within a busy warehouse and distribution environment. This role will lead cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, prepare reports, conduct quality checks, and supervise inventory control staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts and full physical inventories; investigate and resolve inventory variances.


• Reconcile physical inventory with the WMS and document root causes and corrective actions.


• Maintain accurate bin locations, labeling, slotting, and inventory records.


• Track lot numbers, batch codes, and expiry dates; enforce FIFO/FEFO practices.


• Manage damaged, expired, returned, and quarantined inventory.


• Coordinate with Receiving, Outbound, DTC, and Returns teams to ensure accurate and timely transactions.


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports covering accuracy, adjustments, aging, shrink, and inventory levels.


• Maintain Excel/WMS reports and dashboards and monitor inventory KPIs and trends.


• Support month-end reconciliations, client audits, and inventory reporting.


• Perform inbound quality checks and outbound order audits for quantity, SKU, lot/expiry, packaging, labeling, and pick/pack accuracy.


• Document and follow up on damages, mislabels, and short/over shipments.


• Maintain SOPs and checklists for inventory counts, receiving inspections, and order audits.


• Supervise, schedule, train, and coach inventory control staff and warehouse associates.


• Promote proper scanning and transaction practices, workplace safety, and compliance with Ontario OHSA requirements.


• Recommend process improvements to reduce inventory errors, shrink, and rework.

Job Experience

• 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse, distribution, or 3PL environment.


• At least 1 year leading employees or a team function.


• Hands-on WMS and RF scanning experience.


• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.


• Proven ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.


• Knowledge of lot control, expiry tracking, FIFO/FEFO, and inventory reconciliation.


• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Experience with quality inspections or audits is an asset.


• Beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or consumer packaged goods experience is an asset.


• Forklift certification is an asset; willingness to obtain certification is acceptable.


• Spanish or another second language is an asset.

Job Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is an asset.


• APICS/ASCM CPIM or similar certification is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, permanent; Monday to Friday, day shift.


• Occasional evenings/weekends may be required during peak periods or physical inventories.


• Combination of warehouse floor and office work, including regular walking, standing, bending, and ladder use.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.


• Warehouse environment with forklifts, pallet jacks, and seasonal temperature changes.


• Required PPE includes safety footwear and high-visibility vest.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment


• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Career growth opportunities


• Stable warehouse/distribution environment

Note:

• Vacancy Status: This is an active job with one of our clients.


• AI Disclosure: Express Employment Professionals may utilize AI-enabled tools for candidate screening, categorization, and recruitment support. Final hiring decisions are made by our client.


• Post-Interview Notification: Due to application volumes, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants not selected will be notified within 45 days of their interview.


• Accessibility: Express Employment Professionals is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.