Inventory Control, Logistics Lead
CLEAResult
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$29 - CA$51 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Lead monthly physical inventory counts across three Canadian warehouse locations (ON, BC, MB), including planning, on‑site execution, and post‑count reconciliation.
- Travel quarterly to BC and Manitoba to support inventory counts, audits, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure inventory accuracy, consistency, and compliance through hands‑on oversight and standardized execution.
- Perform pre‑count preparation and post‑count variance analysis; consolidate results, document findings, and drive resolution.
- Own monthly inventory transaction analysis and reporting using Excel and Power BI.
- Analyze inventory trends, variances, and systemic issues; translate findings into clear, executive‑level insights and recommendations.
- Present monthly inventory results, risks, and variances to senior operational and regional leadership.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting to investigate discrepancies, support accurate financial reporting, and resolve COGS‑related issues.
- Serve as process owner for inventory control, setting and maintaining standards, policies, SOPs, and best practices across all sites.
- Influence local warehouse teams through dotted‑line partnership to ensure compliance with inventory controls and procedures.
- Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
- Maintain inventory documentation, reporting, and reference materials in SharePoint.
- Act as the central coordination point across Operations, Finance, Accounting, program teams, and warehouse partners.
- Operate independently with full accountability for timelines, data integrity, and outcomes in a high‑visibility, high‑impact role.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, operations analytics, or warehouse operations; multi‑site or national experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- Proven expertise in physical inventory counts, variance analysis, and root‑cause investigation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required) and experience building or maintaining Power BI dashboards (preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track product flow, identify trends and risks, and translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present concise, executive‑level summaries.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Highly detail‑oriented self‑starter with strong ownership, initiative, and autonomy.
- Comfortable working in warehouse environments and traveling quarterly to regional locations (BC and Manitoba).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with company premium assistance
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage paid for by the company
- RRSP company match
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid company holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time; giving back to our communities is important to us
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
- Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
- Access to training opportunities to advance further in your career
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory controlvariance analysisroot-cause investigationdata integritysupply chain analyticsoperations analyticsphysical inventory countsproduct flow trackingtrend identificationfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscross-functional collaborationinfluence without authoritydetail-orientedself-starterownershipinitiativeautonomypresentation skills