Manager, Inventory Control

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

The Vancouver Marine Drive Distribution Centre (DC) is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Manager, Inventory Control.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-potential, fast-paced environment and can navigate frequent workload changes and competing demands with enthusiasm and efficiency.

You will be responsible for the coordination and management of all inventory control functions including conducting daily cycle counts.

You will be required to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and sharing of resources amongst internal and external departments to ensure the DC delivers a high level of customer service.

What you will do :

• Serve as the primary client contact for inventory control, overseeing budget, quality accuracy, credit management, and operational process improvement.
• Accountable for Inventory Control, Customer Service, Receiving and Auditing teams, including structuring work assignments, developing analysis methods, coaching team performance, and ensuring overall quality.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and development opportunities for your team, compromising of both non-union IC Coordinators and Union IC members, fostering a bench strength of knowledge, skills, and abilities within the team.
• Implement effective leadership and performance management strategies to drive team engagement and achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor and address retail claims and support client relationships for Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) stores.
• Drive operational improvements through behavioral feedback and tracking at the operator level.
• Monitor the results of quality accuracy and implement programs to enhance operator accuracy.
• Foster continuous improvements through site metrics tied to both budget and operational area / division.
• Conduct operational workshops and education sessions to improve loss due to process errors.

What you will need :

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows.
• Strong inventory, accounting, and financial skills.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years of distribution inventory experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude that sets an example for others.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and be able to set priorities effectively.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for inventory management, operational excellence, and have a proven track record in leadership and performance management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join our team and be a key player in shaping the success of our inventory control operations while contributing to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community.

Our CORE Values Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture.

We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Type of Role : Regular

Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.

We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note :

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / 75.000,00$ - 85.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position.

L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.