Supervisor, Stores and Inventory Control

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines seeks a Supervisor for Stores and Inventory Control at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. This hands-on leadership role demands strong interpersonal skills and a solid background in aviation, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and detailed process management.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Aviation experience required.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class G2 or G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company policies and regulations are followed.
• Train Aircraft Material Handlers; communicate operational issues.
• Coordinate inventory audits and control stock.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Effective planning

Conflict resolution

Education

College/University degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AMOS

RAAS

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Stores and Inventory Control, the Supervisor, Stores and Inventory Control will be responsible for maintaining high standards of performance by the Stores’ team, and will play an important role in creation & enforcement of policies & procedures as they relate to material handling responsibilities. This is a hands-on role that requires exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to lead by example and motivate fellow team members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure Company Policies and Regulations are followed by all personnel within Stores ensuring that any changes are communicated and implemented
• Establish and develop reports and KPIs related to workflow improvement and performance analysis
• Draft detailed process instructions to describe the various functions related to the Stores department
• Plan daily workload for each Aircraft Material Handler and hold daily shift briefings to discuss priorities and distribute tasks
• Make adjustments to daily schedules as required to account for things such as overtime & vacation to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Monitor & ensure accuracy across all Stores’ functions such as receiving, shipping, storage, handling, etc.
• Coordinate cycle counts, inventory audits, monthly financial reporting and other duties
• Control and secure inventory and tooling
• Monitor and coordinate with all other bases to ensure inventory related procedures are accomplished as needed
• Training Aircraft Material Handlers, work with Quality Assurance to maintain and update all Training Manuals and Procedures as required
• Ensure communication with the Manager regarding daily operational issues and events
• Work with Quality Assurance and other operation team members/managers to ensure that issues are fully investigated and provide solutions and corrections
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• A college/university degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain field is required
• 4 -5 years of Aviation experience is required ( Preferred in Stores and or Logistics)
• 4 -5 years of leadership experience is an asset
• Able to effectively plan and manage resources, both people and time
• Able to work irregular hours
• Able to lead under pressure
• Experience with AMOS & RAAS an asset
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to resolve conflicts in critical situation
• Ability to communicate and correspond clearly and precisely in English
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must have a valid Class G2 or G driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays if need be - *This is a 24/7 operation
• Must be able to obtain a Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass
• Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on-time reporting)
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Location

Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) #LI-Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.