Inventory and Systems Controller

Job Title:

Inventory & Systems Controller

Salary Range: CAD $43,228:00 – CAD $54:000:00

Working Type:
On-Site

The Inventory & Systems Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and reliable inventory and system control within a cold‑storage meat packaging operation. The role safeguards product availability, food safety compliance, and data integrity by driving disciplined use of WMS/ERP systems, maintaining high inventory accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement across inventory, systems, and operational processes in a temperature‑controlled, highly regulated environment.

This role is at the heart of driving our business capability and building a fantastic environment for all our colleagues.

• Regulatory, Safety & Quality Compliance
• Ensure all products meet safety, legal, and quality standards.
• Ensure inventory processes support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, CFIA, GMPs)
• Maintain traceability and readiness for mock recalls, audits, and inspections
• Monitor adherence to cold chain requirements, ensuring product integrity during storage and handling
• Ensure correct segregation and documentation of held, rejected, recalled, or expired product
• Support sanitation, allergen control, and biosecurity procedures as they relate to inventory and storage zones
• Inventory Accuracy & Stock Control
• Maintain physical and systemic inventory levels aligned
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and product availability to support production and customer service requirements
• Implement and manage cycle counting programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities, ensuring alignment between system records and physical stock
• Accurately control raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and returnable assets (e.g., pallets, crates, bins)
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies within defined time frames, identifying trends and recurring issues
• Ensure correct handling of lot control, batch integrity, expiry dates, FIFO/FEFO, and segregation of non‑conforming or quarantined stock
• Support inventory control activities in a cold and frozen environment, ensuring compliance with product and temperature requirements
• Systems, Data Integrity & Process Control
• Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient handling and tracking of goods.
• Act as a key user for the WMS/ERP (e.g., SAP), ensuring accurate and consistent system usage across all warehouse and packaging activities
• Perform detailed system analysis, including transaction reviews, audit trails, and log analysis to detect errors, gaps, or misuse
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for system and inventory issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Support system enhancements, master data accuracy, and process standardization in collaboration with the Systems Leader and IT/suppliers
• Reporting, Training and Communication
• Support smooth operations through effective communication, decision-making, and documentation.
• Produce accurate daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and KPI reports, highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Monitor and report on inventory KPIs, including accuracy, stock losses, adjustments, and service level performance
• Train and support end users on correct system and inventory processes, acting as a subject matter expert (SME)
• Provide structured feedback and improvement recommendations to Operations, Systems, and Suppliers
• Role model safety-first behaviors and support the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies within warehouse operations

• Essential
• 3+ experience in an Inventory Controller role in an FMCG, Manufacturing or Logistics/ Supply Chain operations
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills and…