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Inventory Control Coordinator

Greenstone Meats
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Direct

Position: Inventory Control Coordinator

Position reports to: Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Overview: 

Greenstone Meats is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Control Coordinator to manage inventory accuracy, product integrity, and inventory transactions for both raw materials and finished goods. This role is critical in supporting a fast-paced food manufacturing and distribution environment where products have short shelf lives and require strict inventory controls, lot traceability, and stock rotation practices. 

The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, experience working with perishable products, and the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies while partnering closely with Warehouse, Production, Procurement, Transportation, Customer Service, and Quality teams. 

 Key Competencies  

 Inventory Accuracy 

  • Root Cause Investigation 
  • ERP Transaction Management 
  • Lot & Date Code Control 
  • Data Analysis 
  • Attention to Detail 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration 
  • Continuous Improvement 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Time Management 

Core Responsibilities - Inventory Management:  

  • Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. 
  • Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities to prevent shortages or excess inventory. 
  • Ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO (First In, First Out / First Expired, First Out) inventory practices. 
  • Manage lot tracking, product dating, and inventory rotation to minimize spoilage and obsolescence. 
  • Generating daily reports for On-hand inventory and creating action plans for stakeholders.  

 Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation 

  • Perform daily cycle counts and physical inventory audits. 
  • Investigate inventory variances and transaction errors, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions. 
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies between physical inventory and ERP system records. 
  • Support month-end and year-end inventory processes. 

 Operational Support 

  • Verify inventory movements related to receiving, production, transfers, adjustments, and shipping. 
  • Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely. 
  • Monitor inventory aging and identify at-risk inventory requiring action. 

 Analysis & Continuous Improvement 

  • Analyze inventory trends and report inventory accuracy metrics. 
  • Investigate customer returns, damaged product, shorts, overages, and inventory losses. 
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance inventory control, reduce waste, and improve service levels. 
  • Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives

 Qualifications & Considerations for the Position

  • 2+ years of inventory control experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, warehousing, or distribution. 
  • Experience managing inventory for both raw materials and finished goods. 
  • Experience working with time-sensitive, short shelf-life products. 
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. 
  • High attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools. 
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
  • Valid forklift certification and minimum 2-3 years of hands-on forklift operating experience in a refrigerated warehouse environment.  
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems. 
  • Knowledge of inventory management best practices, cycle counting, and root cause analysis. 
  • Experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, or temperature-controlled supply chains. 
  • Understanding of HACCP, food safety, and product traceability requirements. 

     Work Environment 

    • Refrigerated warehouse and food production environment. 
    • Ability to work in temperature-controlled areas and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. 
    • Flexibility to support inventory counts outside normal business hours when required. 

     Safety & MHE Compliance 

    • Operate material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts, electric pallet jacks and ride on MHE in a safe and compliant manner. 
    • Maintain a valid forklift certification and follow all site-specific safe operating procedures. 
    • Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety company safety policies and procedures. 
    • Follow safe lifting techniques and safe material handling practices. 
    • Support a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, participating in safety toolbox talks, and contributing to continuous safety improvements. 

    For information about the company, go to www.Greenstonemeatscompany.com

    Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

    For information about the company, go to www.greenstonemeats.com

    Greenstone Meats confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.

    • At Greenstone Meats, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants as a first step. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.
    • Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.

    Please note that the pay range for the Inventory Control Coordinator position is $24–$25 per hour, depending on experience.