Inventory Control Supervisor

Status : Regular Full-time

Shift : Monday - Friday (7 : 30 AM 4 : 00 PM)

In your role as the Inventory Control Supervisor at The North West Company (NWC) you manage a team of staff responsible for a wide range of Inventory and Quality Control operations at the Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre (WLSC).

As supervisor you will also be involved in the coaching and hiring of new team members.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary, and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions : Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.

Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role :

• Monitor daily reports ,cycle count tracking and accountable for adjustments as required;
• Responsible for planning, scheduling and tracking attendance for payroll purposes;
• Oversee and manage the inventory control team;
• Accountable for Label Negotiations, Ordering and Invoicing;
• Responsible for Seasonal and Sealift / Winter Road, Last in First Out (LIFO) and Seasonal Reports.
• Create and review SOP’s for new and existing processes within the department;
• Assist with annual inventory reporting;
• Liaising between Congebec and NWC;
• Responsible for Petty Cash, ATM and Banking reconciliation for the WLSC;
• Maintain positive relationships with new and existing suppliers with the ability to negotiate; and
• Liaise with Store Connect and assist when inventory related issues arise.
• Support the Manager, Inventory Control with the flow of day to day tasks.

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and knowledge in Access and Impromptu reporting;
• Supervisory experience required and / or proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team for continual improvement and experience in delegating and task assignment;
• Knowledgeable in navigating through Warehouse Management Systems or other similar programs;
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
• Ability to solve problems and think critically;
• Must be detail conscious while demonstrating a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent organizational, planning and the ability to prioritize tasks;
• Able to work quickly and efficiently to complete responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines;
• Ability to deal with employee concerns in a professional and confidential manner;

Location : Winnipeg Logistics Service Centre, Murray Park Road, Winnipeg, MB

Reports to : Manager of Inventory Control, WLSC

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by :

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to : all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is offered, along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest;

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants Only :

We recommend for Interested internal applicants to apply directly on the website no later than January 15, , Monday, 4 : 00 P.

M . Internal applicants must select Yes as the answer to Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?

during the application process.

Salary Grade : COW

NOTE : Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager once removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities.

This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

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