Inventory Control Coordinator
- Elora, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
Reporting to the Operation Manager, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.
SHIFT: Monday to Friday 3pm-11pm
Responsibilities
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)
Requirements
Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.
Summary
Reporting to the Operation Manager, the Inventory Control Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy through a robust cycle count process, continuous training of users and transaction audits.
SHIFT: Monday to Friday 3pm-11pm
Responsibilities
- Maintains inventory accuracy, both physical and systematically by monitoring, validating and tracking inventory moves associated with all processes.
- Investigates and escalates inventory discrepancies and strives to continuously refine procedures and processes to improve quality and accuracy.
- Ensures accurate set-up, maintenance and adherence of Warehouse Management System (WMS) including but not limited to item master, part footprints, location maintenance, replenishment and cycle counts.
- Schedules, coordinates and performs planned cycle counts, count-nearzero, and physical counts in accordance with internal policies and customer requirements.
- Investigates inventory variances, adjusts inventory records if necessary, determines root cause and recommends corrective action.
- Coordinates control of damaged and defective product and customer claims, ensuring any inventory changes are accounted for and properly processed to the expectations of the customer.
- Provides feedback and where necessary, reports to management regarding operational accuracy from the results of inbound and outbound audits, inventory counts, and system related user errors.
- Communicates with management and customer regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances.
- Provides communication and suggests inventory and process related improvements.
- Works closely with operations team to control inventory flow and placement to maximize efficiency.
- Reports inventory control activity and performance results as further defined by management and customer service level agreements.
- Creates and maintains up to-date inventory control procedures.
- Assists where necessary in training team members on operations SOPs
Minimum 2 years hands on experience in Inventory Control using a Warehouse Management System, preferably Red Prairie (RP)
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer skills (MS Office)
- Service orientated with strong customer service skills and commitment to quality of work
- Good mathematical skills
- Organized and shows strong attention to detail
- Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly, as well as, work under time pressures
- Ability to lift 30lbs – 50 lbs
- Able to stand throughout the day
- Ability to be flexible in daily work assignments
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with team members
- Thorough knowledge and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Approachable, positive interpersonal style
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Customer Centricity
- Fostering Culture
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Managing Through Change
- Developing Self & Others
- Planning & Results Orientation
- Communication
- Always Improving Mindset
- Business & Financial Savvy
- Completion of secondary school is preferred.
- College diploma in Logistics Management is an asset.
- Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
- Company team wear allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company sponsored social events
- Community volunteering
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate physical and system inventory by coordinating cycle counts, auditing transactions, investigating discrepancies, and updating inventory records as needed. Work with operations, management, and customers to resolve inventory issues, improve procedures, train team members, and report performance.
Requirements
At least two years of hands-on inventory control experience using a Warehouse Management System is required; experience with Red Prairie is preferred. Candidates should have strong communication, computer, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and be able to lift 30–50 pounds and stand throughout the day; secondary school completion is preferred, and a logistics management college diploma is an asset.
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Auditing
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Mathematical Skills
- Process Improvement
- Training
- Planning
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Retirement Savings Program With Company Match
- Company Team Wear Allowance
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Company-Sponsored Social Events
- Community Volunteering
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management System
- Red Prairie
- Cycle Counts
- Count-Nearzero
- Physical Counts
- Inventory Accuracy
- Inventory Variances
- Inventory Audits
- Transaction Audits
- Item Master
- Part Footprints
- Location Maintenance
- Replenishment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Action
- Damaged and Defective Products
- Customer Claims
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Flow
- Inbound Audits
- Outbound Audits
- Microsoft Office
- Logistics Management
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance