Inventory Control Supervisor

Give and Go Foods; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diversity & culture

Learning culture

Job summary

Give and Go Foods is seeking an Inventory Control Leader to manage the Kits division's inventory, improve accuracy, and oversee processes for receipts, production consumption, and dispatch.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, experience in food manufacturing, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with Buyers, Finance and Operations to keep records correct and drive continuous improvement.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for accuracy targets, minimizing obsolete and off-spec material, and reducing aging material
• Provide supervision to direct reports, outlining expectations and providing performance feedback
• Gather, analyze, manage, and generate timely reporting of inventory health and adjustments
• Work closely with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations to ensure accurate records
• Maintain inventory data integrity and tracking accuracy for Finish Goods and Raw Materials

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Analytical

Communication

Education

College diploma in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain or Operations

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

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

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 mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.