Inventory Control Supervisor

Give and Go Prepared Foods•Vaughan, ON

52d•CA$68,000 - CA$103,000

About The Position

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future! Job Overview: Responsible for leading, maintaining and overseeing inventory control activities for the Kits division. A major component of this position involves ensuring and implementing best business practices for inventory management

Requirements

Completion of college diploma in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain and/or Operations or a related field
Completion of university degree in Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management or a related field
Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a broad supply chain role leading a team and working with inventory tracking system
Minimum 3 years previous experience working in the Food Manufacturing industry
Knowledge of food manufacturing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients
Knowledge of basic manufacturing and inventory management concepts, Inventory Receipts, Bills of Materials, Production orders, and basic Inventory management principles.
Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships
Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets
Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions
Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
Strong computer systems (MS Office, ERP systems)
Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Contribute to the execution of the company’s long-term plan (LTP) within the Logistics and Supply Chain department
Oversee the overall inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for achieving inventory accuracy targets, minimizing obsolete and off-spec material, and reducing aging material
Establish operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, production consumption and output, handling and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current
Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the department to ensure set productivity targets are met
Provide supervision to direct reports (Inventory Control Analysts and Inventory Control Clerks), outlining expectations and providing performance management feedback where necessary
Align with KPI alignment for department
Gather, analyze, manage, and generate timely, periodic reporting of adjustment results, provision and at-risk items and general inventory health.
Ensure month end procedures are executed and the accurate balances are reported.
Prepare, lead and execute annual physical counts ensuring proper auditable results, liaising with Finance
Challenge the status quo by developing and recommending modification to existing processes and methodologies with a constant focus on continuous improvement
Work closely with Buyers/Replenishers, Accounting and Operations team members to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained.
Liaise with replenishers, schedulers/planners, receivers, accounts payable and accounts receivable to resolve inventory related issues
Manage the inventory Control for both Finish Goods and Raw Materials by maintaining inventory data integrity and tracking accuracy of inventory
Actively live and role model our Leadership competencies by holding self and team (including all direct report ‘people leaders’) accountable for creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, coaching and developing capabilities, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
Ensure completion of function compliance training
Ensure an engaged workforce through development of sound working relationships and execution of Employee Survey action plans with support from the Director of Logistics
Ensure teams model our Company values and hold others accountable for the same.