Inventory Control Specialist - Metro Logistics

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Metro Supply Chain Group is a North American leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible to maintain a high level of inventory accuracy for a specified customer account(s). Completes inventory audits, investigates variances, find root causes and report findings. Recommends improvements to warehouse processes to prevent inventory loss, improve quality and increase productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains inventory accuracy, both physically and systematically by monitoring, validating and tracking inventory moves associated with all processes
• Investigates and escalates inventory discrepancies, and strives to continuously improve procedures and processes to improve quality and accuracy
• Ensure accurate set-up and maintenance and adherence of warehouse management system including but not limited to item master, footprints, locations maintenance, replenishment, and cycle counts
• Schedules, coordinates and performs planned cycle counts, count near zero, and physical counts in accordance with internal expectations and customer requirements
• Investigates inventory variances, adjusts inventory records if necessary, determines root cause and recommends corrective action
• Coordinate’s control of damaged and defective products, and customer claims, ensuring any inventory changes are accounted for and properly processed to the expectations of the customer
• Provide feedback and where necessary, reports to manager and supervisors regarding operational accuracy from the results of inbound and outbound audits, inventory counts, and system related user errors
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, and customer regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause, and resolution of inventory variances
• Achieve set targets (described below) and objectives relating to inventory control management, provides communication and suggests inventory and process related improvements
• Works closely with operations team to control inventory flow and placement to maximize efficiency
• Report inventory control activity and performance results as further defined by your manager and customer service level agreements
• Where applicable responsible for food safety within the facility
• Create and maintain up to-date inventory control procedures
• Assist where necessary in training team members on inventory SOPs

EDUCATION

• Completion of secondary school diploma preferred or the equivalent in combination of education and experience
• College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years warehouse experience, with
• Two (2) years in inventory control

COMPETENCIES SKILLS

• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Ability to anticipate problems, identify root cause and solve problems to resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work in a customer focused environment
• Able to adapt to change and easily adopt new methods and practices required to meet changing business needs
• Ability to instruct and train operations team members, and ensure adherence to relevant inventory control SOPs
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and WMS system as applied to inventory control operations

SAFETY

• Without compromise maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act including Safety, Violence and Harassment laws
• Report any hazards in the workplace to the supervisor/manager
• Must not use or operate equipment in a manner that would endanger self or others
• Must not put other workers at risk by their actions

Join a diverse team empowered to continuously deliver value and make a real impact to our customers, our team, and our world.

Benefits

• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Company-provided medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs including an Employee Assistance Program to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program

Employee Perks

• Social events, employee appreciation days and community volunteering
• Company team wear allowance
• Tuition re-imbursement program

We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of our Human Resources Team.