Lead Inventory Control Analyst

HF Sinclair•Mississauga, ON

8d•CA$100,000 - CA$140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company is seeking a Lead Inventory Control Analyst. Reporting to the Director, Supply and Planning, the Lead Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of SAP vs physical inventory for Global Supply Chain. This role will be an essential driver of supply chain economic strategy as well as the move toward full integration of the Lubricants and Specialties manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Requirements

Working knowledge of SAP (FI, MM S&D) and Business Warehouse (BW)
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
15+ years of experience in a manufacturing & distribution environment.
5+ years leading teams
Expert knowledge of SAP (FI, MM S&D) and Business Warehouse (BW)
Familiarity with the components of the development of a strategy relative to Material Controls and Operating Expenses
Strong leadership skills, including non-authoritative leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced work environment
Detail-oriented
Team player but capable of working independently
Strong continuous improvement mindset
Strong analytical skills to be able to effectively gather, analyze and synthesize complex information and large amounts of data
Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Demonstrated results leading and developing inventory strategy in the chemicals processing industry

Nice To Haves

Experience in petroleum business in manufacturing and distribution is preferred
5 years in inventory control and manufacturing analysis in preferred
Working knowledge of Power BI is a stong asset
Demonstrated experience in the development of departmental strategy at Leadership Team Level.
Expert knowledge of inventory and financial practices is preferred

Responsibilities

Leads a team of inventory analysts responsible for the execution of accurate and timely reporting for Accounting and Supply Chain Operations, and ensures compliance with Company procedures, internal controls and SOX requirements
Responsible for the Lubricants and Specialties inventory management analysis and reporting
Manages the urgent-to-sell process for finished goods
Manages the made to order/made to stock (MTO/MTS) processes
Manages monthly, quarterly and annual financial and performance inventory reporting
Supports and coordinates month-end close through timely and accurate GI/GR postings and books accruals with Accounting
Drives consistent inventory reconciliation practices throughout HF Sinclair Lubricants and Specialties’ proprietary and third party operated blending, packaging and distribution facilities as managed by Global Supply Chain
Establishes adequate inventory controls and processes to minimize inventory loss and enable accurate inventory data
Liaises, collaborates and directs GSC leaders towards the execution of scheduled inventory reconciliations, while identifying cost savings and process improvement initiatives. Assists with review and approvals of inventory reconciliations
Partners with Supply Chain teams to improve and implement efficient processes and supporting technologies
Participates in various internal and external audits (ISO, financial, SOX) throughout the year
Guides the Global Supply Chain team in the development of best practices and compliance to procedures
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.