Job Description

Position Title: Inventory Control Supervisor

Requisition ID: 35563

Career Group (ADSP): Distribution Center

Division: Logistics and Distribution (80190524)

Department: Logistics and Distribution

Work Location: METRO ON - FRESH - 75 VICKERS ROAD (#A-FRH)

Province: Canada : Ontario

Position Type: Permanent

Summary
The role of the Supervisor, Inventory Control is to manage all inventory related functions and procedures for controlling all Inventory movements for the assigned Distribution Centres. The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for the proper and accurate reporting of all Inventory related information to Distribution Centre Management including meeting service level goals.

Specific Responsibilities

• To oversee alignment of supplier listings between multiple distribution centres to balance capacities and work volume for operational efficiency
• Oversee returns of product relating to \'recalls\' and discontinued product lines as well as removal of damaged product through our reclaim process.
• Assist in warehouse projects as they pertain to inventory control.
• Develop and receive approval for Distribution Centre Inventory reporting formats and ensure that accurate, relevant and timely reporting of data and any other related information is reported to Senior Management.
• Investigate and report on discrepancies including periodic audits, shortages or other matters that may have a cost impact on Distribution Centre Operation
• Monitor and ensure that all System Parameters are correct and operating in the most efficient and cost effective manner and ensure seamless Inventory tracking within Distribution Centres.
• Liaise with Operations, Merchandising, Procurement, Accounting, Store Operations, Traffic and IT Departments to ensure the efficient receiving and distribution of merchandise and processing of all related documentation within Metro Distribution Networks.
• Prioritizes and schedules all inbound loads based on the needs of the stores and present or future merchandising programs. Reviews daily inventory levels relating to out of stock items or products with low inventory levels, using information to ensure that the correct inbound loads are received within the limitations of available labour on the receiving shift.
• Reviews daily all outstanding purchase orders with requested delivery schedules to anticipate levels of receiving work and to relay this information to the Operations Manager.
• Deals with suppliers and buyers on problems with product and/or deliveries. Monitors pallet configuration and works with vendors to ensure that patterns match whenever possible.

Qualifications

• College Graduate or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 5 years Inventory Control or similar warehouse experience
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical, problem resolving, organizational and planning skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

Relationships

• Head Office, Distribution Centres, Stores, Suppliers, Third party vendors, Transport companies, External Auditors

Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

Metro is committed to accommodating applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation or wish to receive this application in an accessible format, please advise.

Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted.

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from agencies.

METRO INC. is a food and pharmacy leader in Qu\xc3\xa9bec and Ontario. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, and manufacturer, the Corporation operates or services a network of 953 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Premi\xc3\xa8re Moisson, as well as 648 drugstores primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners, providing employment directly or indirectly to almost 90,000 people.

Our five customer promises are simply that... promises to provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible. Under each promise are actions that support it.

Our five customer promises:

• Great quality fresh products
• The people are great
• It\'s easy to shop
• Customers get what they want
• Prices are good

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