Job Description

In your role as an Inventory Controller at The North West Company (NWC), you will communicate with departmental managers to maintain proper product levels ensure item replenishment. If you excel at ordering, delivery, loading, shipment, maintenance and storage, then you are the right fit to join our team in Winnipeg!



Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.



NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

Oversee storage of merchandise to maintain product quality and freshness; Act as primary contact to Coordinate CFIA Food Inspections; Follow, maintain and execute product recall processes; Verify received products against purchase orders for item description, quantity & quality; Provide input for third-party carriers for transportation services as needed; Actively participate in cold chain monitoring, analysis data, and provide recommendations; Ensure that all perishable and dated merchandise is rotated on a FIFO basis; Perform cycle counts and monthly inventory as per CMF/NWC policies and procedures; Advise Sales and Operations in regards to all quality issues/concerns; Maintain all records of inventory transactions/transfers/adjustments for auditing purposes; report and submit error which affect inventory; Verify if products are taxable with the Commodity Tax Coordinator, and; Assist with accounts payable/receivable, reception and Supervisors.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Previous inventory experience is required; High School Diploma or willing to obtain in the next 18 months; Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel/ Word/Power Point Microsoft office); General understanding of warehouse functions and logistics; Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload to meet all deadlines; Strong customer service skills with a demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers; Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and Be able to adapt easily to a fast paced warehouse environment.

Location:

Crescent Multifoods, 2049 Dugald Road, Winnipeg, MB

Shift:

Regular Full Time, Tuesday to Saturday 5:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M

Reports to:

Operations Manager (CMF)



We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:



Being Enterprising o Committing to our Customer o Working with Passion o Leading and Developing Others o Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity o Building Trust



The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.



This position adheres to the Corporate Application Process Guidelines.