Manager, Inventory Control

Burlington, ON

Reporting to the Director, Plant Operations, the Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and management of Thistle’s inventory management system. The person in this position ensures that all inventory is properly tracked, identified, and accessible to produce Thistle meals.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the early team at Thistle’s brand new East Coast facility, located in Burlington, NJ, responsible for launching and growing Thistle East operations to bring delicious, plant-forward, and planet-friendly meals to customers on the East Coast.

This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, NJ.

What You'll Do:

Perform daily inventory audits and analysis; identify and resolve discrepancies in real-time
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other key metrics related to cycle counts and inventory management
Develop, implement, and validate procedures, controls, and SOPs that map the entire inventory control process
Continuously implement process improvements for inventory control processes and procedures
Investigate inventory variances to determine root causes; collaborate with key business stakeholders to develop corrective action plans and mitigation strategies
Develop, manage, and prepare month-end accruals for inventory and non-inventory items and the accurate recording of journal entries
Proactively collaborate with departments, including, but not limited to, R&D, Procurement, and Accounting, to accomplish inventory-related goals that help reduce idle time, stockouts, and delays
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports; record, summarize and report on inventory variances and waste/scrap
Partner regularly with People Ops, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition teams to create a positive work environment, work towards all hiring goals, and ensure timely payroll is completed

What You'll Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred
At least 2+ years of recent inventory control management experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is required
Forklift experience is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong math skills (UOM conversion, reconciliation, and reporting)
Must display a willingness to make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a fast-paced environment
Must have a clear understanding of how inventory inaccuracies impact teams downstream
Google suite, especially Google sheets experience is preferred
Able to work independently and collaboratively across the organization
Solid time-management, multitasking, and organizational skills
Ability to walk and stand for long periods
The ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects up to 50 pounds.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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