Inventory Control Supervisor Inventory Control Supervisor

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Brampton, ON

27d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nestlé Canada is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to support and lead the day-to-day operations of the Inventory Control team within our warehousing and 3PL environment. This role is accountable for ensuring inventory accuracy, compliance with Nestlé standards, and real-time management of inventory movements across a high-volume, complex supply chain. The position plays a critical role in audit readiness, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across warehouse operations.

Requirements

Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or co-manufacturing inventory environments
University or college degree required.
Strong knowledge of inventory control processes, warehousing best practices, and stock management
Experience within supply chain, logistics, or distribution strongly preferred
Experience working with SAP (Materials Management)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of audit processes and ISO standards (ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001)
Solid understanding of end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes and broader supply chain functions

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, ensuring compliance and high performance
Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Influences with integrity and demonstrates accountability and ownership

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of the Inventory Control team and provide guidance, coaching,
Ensure full compliance with Nestlé inventory, warehousing, QA, safety, and recall standards, SOPs, and global guidelines
Oversee inventory control for 2,700+ active SKUs.
Manage inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and system integrity, including timely resolution of IDOCs, discrepancies, and adjustments
Lead and support physical counts, annual audits, and inventory health checks, ensuring complete documentation and audit readiness
Ensure proper execution of inventory recall processes, blocked/restricted stock movements, and bad goods management
Maintain and update warehousing playbooks, SOPs, training records, and competency matrices
Develop and track inventory control KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting to support performance management
Act as a backup to the Inventory Control Manager and support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE), Lean tools, and standardized work practices
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Operations, Customer Service, Demand & Supply Planning, Quality, SHE, Security) and 3PL partners.