Inventory Controller Jobs

About The Company

Stampede Meat North Inc. (SMNI) is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments.

Since its beginning, Stampede has been guided by one very simple principle: Customer Satisfaction.

Our mission is to provide our customers with the best quality meat or vegetable-based products. Our ability to satisfy this mission depends largely on Stampede's greatest asset - its employees!

Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation!

WHY WORK AT STAMPEDE MEAT

• Employee assistance program (focusing on the preservation of the positive mental health and well-being of employees)
• Comprehensive benefits package - dental care, vision care, extended health care
• Inclusive work environment, that is open to everyone
• BBQS and Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts on quality meat and vegetable products
• On-site Parking

Position Overview

The Inventory Controller plays a vital role in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems (specifically Canopy), and the ability to resolve inventory discrepancies. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and levels of management to optimize inventory control processes and support the overall efficiency of the organization.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Flexibility required for occasional weekends and varying hours)

Responsibilities

• Exercise control over inventory consumption through the scanning gun and Canopy.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to address warehouse or employee issues related to inventory control.
• Support the daily and monthly cycle count program to ensure consistent and accurate inventory information.
• Execute raw material consumption into production work orders using the ERP system (Canopy).
• Aid the Accounting team in addressing raw material costing discrepancies.
• Assist the shipping department in resolving technical issues and amending purchase orders or sales orders.
• Maintain effective communication with blender operators, scale operators, shippers/receivers, and management personnel.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Support the training of new blender operators, scale operators, and Lead Hands regarding daily production paperwork.
• Provide assistance in troubleshooting and repairing production scales, printer, as required.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies by employing RF scanners and physically verifying inventory as necessary.
• Generate and analyze reports from Canopy to assess costing, waste, and usage of raw materials.
• Receive goods accurately into Canopy, ensuring proper documentation and data entry.
• Investigate the root cause of any discrepancies and communicate findings to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Execute special projects as assigned by the Inventory Control Supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining product and location integrity, focusing on accuracy.
• Troubleshoot errors in the scanning/labelling system.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Operate a forklift occasionally to troubleshoot inventory (valid forklift license required or willingness to be trained).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (may occasionally lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling of objects).
• Work within a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Proficiency in computerized ERP systems, including advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience with Canopy is highly desirable.
• Excellent mathematical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We thank all that apply but will only contact those we wish to interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Meat North Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede Meat North Inc. if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

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