Inventory Control Supervisor

Job Full Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee inventory accuracy and control within a busy warehouse and distribution environment. This role will lead cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, prepare reports, conduct quality checks, and supervise inventory control staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counts and full physical inventories; investigate and resolve inventory variances.
• Reconcile physical inventory with the WMS and document root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate bin locations, labeling, slotting, and inventory records.
• Track lot numbers, batch codes, and expiry dates; enforce FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Manage damaged, expired, returned, and quarantined inventory.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Outbound, DTC, and Returns teams to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports covering accuracy, adjustments, aging, shrink, and inventory levels.
• Maintain Excel/WMS reports and dashboards and monitor inventory KPIs and trends.
• Support month-end reconciliations, client audits, and inventory reporting.
• Perform inbound quality checks and outbound order audits for quantity, SKU, lot/expiry, packaging, labeling, and pick/pack accuracy.
• Document and follow up on damages, mislabels, and short/over shipments.
• Maintain SOPs and checklists for inventory counts, receiving inspections, and order audits.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and coach inventory control staff and warehouse associates.
• Promote proper scanning and transaction practices, workplace safety, and compliance with Ontario OHSA requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce inventory errors, shrink, and rework.

Job Experience

• 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse, distribution, or 3PL environment.
• At least 1 year leading employees or a team function.
• Hands-on WMS and RF scanning experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Knowledge of lot control, expiry tracking, FIFO/FEFO, and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality inspections or audits is an asset.
• Beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or consumer packaged goods experience is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset; willingness to obtain certification is acceptable.
• Spanish or another second language is an asset.

Job Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is an asset.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or similar certification is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, permanent; Monday to Friday, day shift.
• Occasional evenings/weekends may be required during peak periods or physical inventories.
• Combination of warehouse floor and office work, including regular walking, standing, bending, and ladder use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Warehouse environment with forklifts, pallet jacks, and seasonal temperature changes.
• Required PPE includes safety footwear and high-visibility vest.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Career growth opportunities
• Stable warehouse/distribution environment

Note:

• Vacancy Status: This is an active job with one of our clients.
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