Inventory Supervisor

Job title: Inventory Supervisor Location : 1600 Thornton Road N., Oshawa, Ontario (site currently under construction) About Us: Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. About the opportunity: The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels at the Distribution Centre/3PL while working closely with Warehousing, Planning and Finance to ensure inventory is processed in SAP appropriately. The Inventory Supervisor will also be responsible for identifying areas of improvement and implementing change where necessary. The attributes we are looking for: Administer inventory control processes. Conduct root-cause analysis to identify inventory variances and implement corrective action to ensure inventory accuracy. This will require collaboration with Industrial and the warehouse or 3PL. Manage inventory in SAP to maintain material/batch integrity, reconcile discrepancies, identify product loss (shrink, scrap and returns) appropriately.The inventory includes, finished goods, containers, and packaging where applicable. Accountable for Customer Fill Rate. Responsible for replenishment of finished goods from internal sources, complete all necessary documents in SAP and work with Transportation on the physical movement of inventory. Monitor finished goods inventory levels for aging and damaged inventory. Work with Supply Planning to sell and/or industrial to rework the at-risk inventory. Coordinate physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and on-demand counts for specific monitoring of expired product, batch discrepancies, negative stocks and storage location irregularities. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports as well as ad hoc reports as required. Monitor the returns process for accuracy, follow up with Customer Service, Sales and the warehouse and execute SAP transactions when required. Liase with the quality department ensuring all inventory on-hold/released are actioned by the warehouse and support the quality teams where applicable. Provide day-to-day leadership to staff by maintaining work schedule, providing work direction, facilitating shift start up meetings, managing training and providing performance feedback What you will bring: University degree or College diploma in Business Management, Finance or related discipline Intermediate level in CGA/CMA program preferred Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Function, preferably within Consumer-Packaged Goods. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts of business processes and information systems Self-motivated, resourceful and with a methodical, thorough approach to researching all aspects of an issue Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Ability to operate standard office applications such as Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook, MS Teams, with advanced MS Excel skills Experience in SAP and/or MRP environment an asset What Lactalis will offer: Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks: A Competitive Base Salary A Performance-Based Bonus System 4 Weeks of Vacation Benefits starting day 1 A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6% Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year A Volunteer Day to give back to your community Learning and Development opportunities A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility Our ESG commitment: Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world. Our commitment to DEI: Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained. Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Location: Oshawa, CA

Posted Date: 11/6/2024