Senior Supervisor, Inventory Control

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Who We Are:

We are opening a brand-new distribution centre, located at highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury Ontario. This is a state of the art 1.2 million square foot, automated and multi-temperature facility that will support Loblaw’s world class distribution network. We are seeking passionate distribution operations candidates to join our team to support the launch and ongoing operation of this new facility.

What You Will Do:

• Compiles and circulates requested inventory related tasks communicated from the IC Manager and our customer.
• Oversee our Optimized Layout Process to ensure Store Friendly Pathing of our orders.
• Maintains various databases including outbounds, store returns, damage product (salvage), etc.
• Assists in development and implementation of training for inventory personnel.
• Measures and evaluates training outcomes.
• Ensure all employees follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in Health and Safety initiatives including but not limited to the completion of workplace inspections, performing employee safety observations, providing employee safety information sessions and training, conducting incident investigations, correcting substandard acts and or conditions, commending employee health and safety performance and attending in health and safety training.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; scheduling, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conducting staff meetings; addressing complaints and resolving problems (with the assistance of their manager as appropriate).
• Develop and build a team of Inventory Control Supervisors
• Other duties as required.

What You Will Need:

• 3-5 years of inventory experience.
• Job specific training or experience in inventory control.
• Considerable knowledge of all inventory control duties and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge with MS Word, Excel, Access applications.
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Considerable ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people, or things according to established inventory methods.
• Ability to work Weekends and off shifts as required

At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced warehouse environment, apply today.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

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We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.