Inventory Controller
Job Summary
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods youll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture the environment corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Inventory Control Coordinator - Milton
Position: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: 4 days per week
Shift: 6:30 am-finish
Salary: $21/hour (paid on weekly basis)
Position Summary
As an Inventory Control Coordinator you will be a vital part of our warehouse operations team. You will utilize computerized tracking systems to monitor all aspects of our inventory ensuring that data-driven decisions guide our parts and product ordering. Your primary goal is to ensure the right amount of inventory is accurately distributed at the perfect time to meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Oversight: Supervise plan and oversee all inventory control activities to ensure proper receiving and storage of all warehouse items.
Data Management: Track inventory using computerized systems and compile data to inform management on stock flow and restocking requirements.
System Integrity: Review inventory balances conduct regular stock counts and investigate system issues to improve business performance and customer satisfaction.
Strategic Reporting: Provide regular stock updates and offer professional recommendations to management and sales leadership.
Customer Service: Provide accurate real-time inventory information directly to customers.
Team Collaboration: Assist management with warehouse staff retraining and the implementation of disciplinary actions when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 2 years of warehousing or machine operating experience is required.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer use specifically with Microsoft Excel and specialized inventory software.
Equipment Mastery: Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack and utilize RF handheld computers.
Physicality: Must be in good physical condition for manual work including standing for extended periods and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly express thoughts to team members and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in wholesale distribution.
Familiarity with food service equipment and smallwares.
Individual Contributor Competencies
Service Oriented: Responding with urgency to meet the needs of suppliers employees and customers.
Results Oriented: Excellence in planning prioritizing and executing tasks on time.
Integrity: Establishing trust by dealing with warehouse issues directly.
Adaptability: Ability to perform well under pressure and solve problems quickly during inventory or shipment delays.
This is an Existing Vacancy
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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