Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager CHEP Canada Corp. | Brambles 2021-12-21T14:37:37+00:00 JR5151 > Inventory Manager CHEP Canada Corp. | Brambles Inventory Manager Posted Date: January 19, 2022 Job Type: Regular Full-Time Req #: JR5151 Location: Mississauga Job Category: Finance and Accounting Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as pooling. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com. **Job Description** **Position Purpose** * Responsible for managing Emitter and Retailer on-site physical audits. Providing guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to the Inventory team and in ensuring timely and accuracy in all physical audit completions, governance and compliance with the Brambles audit and IPEP Policy * Responsible for ensuring that policies, and procedures are up?to?date. Collaborate with Sales & Customer Service, Retail Supply Chain team, Finance and external vendors to communicate and provide recommendations to the business regarding audit results and emerging risks * Build a winning culture, with enthusiastic leadership and the ability to communicate and connect with all levels within the organization. Ultimately responsible for the attraction, retention, motivation, and engagement of Hire Stock Auditors. To ensure proper management and control of CHEP assets by physical counting and auditing the stock levels and controls of CHEP products at customers through Hire Stock Audits * To provide both office based and on-site support to clients to ensure that the integrity of the pooling control system is improved, client queries and control issues are dealt with quickly and effectively and the perception of value for money and customer care is entrenched in the minds of our clients * This role is required 90% travel to customer sites to count pallets and only 10% work from office or home **Major/Key Accountabilities** * Manage a team of Hire Stock Auditors (Inventory Team). Supervise, coach and develop staff to ensure efficiency of the department, satisfaction of internal and external customers, and to maximize associate performance * Responsible for planning (annual planning) and scheduling of Hire Stock Audits * Responsible for working closely with the External Customer and the Internal Support / Commercial Teams in creating the fiscal audits schedule * Visiting and Conducting Physical counts at the Customers sites * Based on the count schedule, visit customers sites along with Hire Stock Auditors to complete the physical counts along with the team members * Strict adherence to Customer Safety protocol must be followed in accordance with CHEP Zero harm policy guidelines and Proper PPE gear must always be carried before entering Customer sites * Managing Inventory Score card and publishing results on a monthly basis. Monitor and deliver results to the expected baseline * Identify training needs and provide training and post-training support based on Audit Scorecard * Responsible for on-site physical audits governance for Emitters and Retailers * Manage 3rd party vendor whenever needed by monitoring the set budget and enforcing contractual obligation is key for success * Responsible for creating accurate and timely physical audits as per the audit plan * Identifying and recommending solutions to all system related issues in Physical Stock Management * Communicating audit results to Audit Team, Customer Service, Retail Supply Chain and Finance * Fully own and work with the Brambles internal auditors to facilitate and provide on-site support for the scheduled fiscal audits. Responsible to showcase the current process and best practices * Attending management meetings and provide feedback * To participate in team projects **Qualifications** * University Degree in Business/ Computer Science is preferred. * English essential **Experience** * 3-5 years of experience in a Managerial position leading the department and a team. * Experience in the Logistics and Supply Chain industries is desirable. * Advanced Level Excel skills is required. * Experience in Sales Force Systems * Must have valid driver license to operate a car in Canada. **Skills and Knowledge** * Team player with the right attitude with the ability to build relationships at all levels. * Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities. * Effective written/verbal communication skills (professional presence) at the Staff/Executive levels. * Demonstrate strong communication skills, oral and written with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business including formal and informal presentations and workshops. * Proven capability to coordinate multiple assignments while meeting aggressive deadlines. * Act with sense of urgency and drive and a commitment to personal excellence. **Languages** **Essential** English **Desirable** French Canadian **Preferred Education** Bachelors Business Administration/Management **Preferred Level of Work Experience** 5 7 years CHEP Canada invites applications from all qualified individuals. CHEP is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Recruiting Department and a recruiter assigned to the posting will work with you to meet your needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr