Supervisor Inventory Control

Canadian Pacific Railway; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a Supervisor Inventory Control in Milwaukee, where you will optimize inventory processes and ensure accurate tracking of materials. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various teams to streamline operations while maintaining high safety and accountability standards. An ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and has strong analytical and communication skills, making a significant impact in a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Basic understanding of Supply Management standard processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material receipting, charge-outs, and cycle counts.
• Analyze inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Inventory Policy and audit requirements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Join our team as a Supervisor Inventory Control, where you will take charge of optimizing inventory processes to maintain accuracy and streamline operations. In this role, you’ll work with the Work Equipment team and Strategic Sourcing Group (SSG) to ensure materials are readily available to meet regional needs. Responsibilities include overseeing material receipting, charge-outs, and cycle counts. We’re looking for a proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives fast-paced, autonomous environment, and demonstrates the ability to deliver high performance with minimal supervision.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop, execute, and monitor inventory plans and reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking of Roadway Work Equipment materials
• Analyze and address issues impacting inventory record accuracy, implementing effective corrective actions
• Manage safety stock settings by aligning customer needs with historical consumption trends to inform recommendations
• Identify surplus materials and coordinate their relocation to optimize inventory across facilities and distribution centers
• Standardize processes, enhance operations, and maximize resource efficiency to drive continuous improvement
• Support internal customers with SAP guidance, resolve service issues, and escalate concerns as needed
• Ensure compliance with Inventory Policy, SOX controls, and audit requirements, recommending corrective measures when necessary
• Contribute to annual inventory target setting by providing meaningful and timely data to key stakeholders
• Oversee requisitions and material orders in SAP, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory movements and maintaining high data integrity

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic understanding of Supply Management standard processes
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• Strong communication skills (effectively convey clear and concise instructions or directions, both over the telephone and via radio)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 104339
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 90-100%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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