Inventory Control Manager - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Reports ToRegional CFO, VP FinanceLocationHalifax, NSTypeSalary, Full TimeClosing Date14 daysCompany OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest foods and fresh ideas. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 69,000 associates, the company operates more than 320 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 650,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2019 that ended June 29, 2019, the company generated sales of more than $60 billion.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2019, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join our winning team.For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanadaFor a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careersRole:Inventory Control Manager is responsible for controlling the day-to-day operations of the Inventory Control and Quality Assurance functions, which includes performing Cycle Counts of the warehouse inventory, conducting investigations of out-of-balance items and making corrections to the inventory based upon research, coordinating all special processing of inventory including return to vendor shipments, managing the driver check-in process and performing other related tasks.Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the inventory control, driver check-in and quality assurance functions effectively and direct associates to identify and resolve variances, and potential variances, to achieve an accurate perpetual inventory count and protect company assets.
• Maintain, develop, and implement procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved while minimizing the amount of shrink incurred
• Ensure all shortages with stock on hand are researched to provide explanations as to why and how the shortages occurred, take corrective measures and report to Operations, Merchandizing and Sales
• Ensure all inventory is cycle counted once every 90 days
• Review daily balance on hand report to ensure all items are addressed timely and no item stays on this report for more than 3 days
• Manage the driver check-in function ensuring that all invoice adjustments are accurately made in a timely manner and documentation supports proof of delivery
• Review daily inventory reports for possible errors and report information to Finance, Operations, and Merchandizing departments as required
• Ensure QA associates monitor inbound and outbound product quality by monitoring temperatures and inspecting quality at the time of receiving
• Actively participate in Shrink initiatives and identify the root causes for shrink.
• Participate in the hiring and training of inventory associates.
• Responsible for performance management and development of inventory associates.
• Manage the Product Recall process.

• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.

• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the companys vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 Year’s progressive Inventory Control/QA/Operations supervisory experience required, preferably in Food Service warehouse environment

• High School Diploma

• Completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration, other education, certification or training preferred

• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office programs Excel in particular

• Experience working with IDS and Warehouse Management Systems preferred.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur PurposeConnecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur MissionDelivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutionsOur IdentityTogether we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)Quick Apply

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