Inventory Control Supervisor

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to lead, maintain, and optimize inventory control across the Kits division. This role focuses on best practice implementation for inventory management and accuracy.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a broad supply chain role, experience in food manufacturing, and strong leadership, budgeting, and ERP/MS Office skills to drive continuous improvement and reporting excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of college diploma in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain and/or Operations or a related field.
• Completion of university degree in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a broad supply chain role leading a team and working with inventory tracking system.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience working in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of food 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.
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships.
• 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

• Oversee the inventory management process, defining strategies to achieve accuracy targets, minimize obsolete material, and reduce aging material.
• Supervise Inventory Control Analysts and Clerks; align with KPI targets.
• Generate periodic reports on inventory health and ensure month-end procedures and audits.
• Lead annual physical counts and coordinate with Finance for auditable results.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Replenishers, and Accounting to resolve inventory issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Inventory management

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

College diploma in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain and/or Operations

University degree in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.

Job Overview

Responsible for leading, maintaining and overseeing inventory control activities for the Kits division. A major component of this position involves ensuring and implementing best business practices for inventory management

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of the company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Logistics and Supply Chain department o Oversee the overall inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for achieving inventory accuracy targets, minimizing obsolete and off-spec material, and reducing aging material o Establish operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, production consumption and output, handling and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the department to ensure set productivity targets are met o Provide supervision to direct reports (Inventory Control Analysts and Inventory Control Clerks), outlining expectations and providing performance management feedback where necessary o Align with KPI alignment for department
• Gather, analyze, manage, and generate timely, periodic reporting of adjustment results, provision and at-risk items and general inventory health. o Ensure month end procedures are executed and the accurate balances are reported. o Prepare, lead and execute annual physical counts ensuring proper auditable results, liaising with Finance o Challenge the status quo by developing and recommending modification to existing processes and methodologies with a constant focus on continuous improvement
• Work closely with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations team members to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained. o Liaise with replenishers, schedulers/planners, receivers, accounts payable and accounts receivable to resolve inventory related issues o Manage the inventory Control for both Finish Goods and Raw Materials by maintaining inventory data integrity and tracking accuracy of inventory
• Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training
• Engagement: Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans with support from the Director of Logistics
• Company Values (RDQAS): Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same.
  

Recipe For Success

• Completion of college diploma in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain and/or Operations or a related field
• Completion of university degree in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a broad supply chain role leading a team and working with inventory tracking system
• Minimum 3 years previous experience working in the Food Manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of food 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.
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships
• 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
  

What We Can Offer

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect means something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
  

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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