Senior Inventory Analyst Transportation​/Logistics BC

About Us!

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Reporting to the Director, National Warehousing & Distribution, the Sr. Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for leading the analysis, improvement, and governance of inventory control processes to ensure data accuracy, policy compliance, and real‑time transaction integrity across Bimbo Canada’s manufacturing and distribution network.

This position works cross‑functionally with Distribution, Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, and external 3PL partners to design and implement standardized inventory management practices, optimize waste and shrink performance, and provide data‑driven visibility to stakeholders.

The role also supports vacation coverage within the inventory control team and is responsible for system cleanup and posting activities, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining transactional accuracy. The sr. analyst plays a key role in the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process by preparing reports, participating in weekly meetings, and presenting inventory performance and key findings.

Salary Range $75,000 - $90,000

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on inventory and waste data; analyze variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Design and automate recurring reports to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility.
• Compile and validate waste data and journal entries, ensuring financial accuracy and traceability.
• Lead inventory cleanup and posting processes to ensure real‑time data integrity.
• Monitor daily and weekly compliance of inventory records across plants and distribution centers.
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile system and physical inventories, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Own and monitor key inventory KPIs, including inventory accuracy %, waste, claims for credit, and shrink, driving continuous improvement across the network.

• Support cycle count programs across sites, ensuring count accuracy, investigating variances, and maintaining compliance with corporate policies and audit standards.
• Perform reconciliations between system data and physical inventory; coordinate corrective actions with local operations teams.
• Ensure cycle count results are documented, analyzed, and reported in alignment with internal control requirements.

• Manage and execute vacation coverage duties for planning and inventory team members as required.
• Perform system maintenance tasks such as clearing and closing past‑due transactions, receiving open Transfer Orders (TOs), and validating order and shipment postings.
• Collaborate with 3PL partners on picking, shipping, and receiving processes to ensure system alignment and reconciliation accuracy.
• Identify and correct inventory or order discrepancies, supporting sites with root cause analysis and corrective measures.
• Provide troubleshooting and user support for system issues within Oracle and related planning platforms.
• Participate in and present updates during S&OE meetings, highlighting risks, trends, and corrective actions.

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