Position Title:Supervisor Data

Requisition ID: 49702

Career Group (ADSP):Distribution Center

Division: Logistics and Distribution (80190524)

Department:Logistics and Distribution

Work Location: METRO ON - FRESH - 75 VICKERS ROAD (#A-FRH)

Province: Canada : Ontario

Position Type: Temporary The typical salary range for this position is $54,480.00 - $74,910.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This posting is for an existing temporary full-time vacancy until November 5th, 2027.

SUMMARY:

The role of the Data Supervisor is to support Distribution Centre Operations by working collaboratively with leaders and unionized employees in a fast-paced workplace at floor level.

The Distribution

Centre temperature is 0°C. This is accomplished by prioritizing and executing confirmed tasks, coordinating work activities, and supporting employees in the completion of assigned tasks.

The Data

Supervisor is responsible for collecting and processing data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain data accuracy and system integrity. Data Supervisors model Metro's pillars of Customer Focus, Best Team, Execution, and Efficiency while providing flexible, reliable, and responsive service to our stores. This is an entry-level supervisory role.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBITILIES:

- Inventory control and data integrity; ensure accuracy within the WMS to support product movement and shipment.
- Shipping, ensuring work is released for unionized team members (Selectors).
- Master Data, ensuring master data is accurate to support automation processes.
- Reconcile inventory, BOL and receiving discrepancies.
- Receiving (Traffic Office), coordinating the unloading of trucks at the Distribution Centre.
- Work directly with and provide oversight to unionized employees (Checkers).
- Conduct daily cycle counts, picks, and reserve location reviews within the warehouse.
- Support unionized employees with Selecting, Receiving, and Loading activities.
- Manage weekly Distro items.
- Excell reporting.

Quality and Accuracy

- This work activity requires data entry and maintenance of various paper-based records and includes data entry in the WMS to create and complete work units.
- Investigate, identify, and reconcile inventory discrepancies to ensure physical and system accuracy.




- Audit processes and paper flow errors to identify inconsistencies that may affect inventory accuracy.
- Supervise and coordinate the appropriate processing of purchase orders, receiving reports, outbound invoices, and inventory reports.
- Train, support, and supervise employees within the scope of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and order release activities to ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, policies, and deadlines.
- Complete data entry activities within pre-formatted information fields and/or through confirmation prompts to continue or complete tasks. This process assigns work units to forklifts, selectors, loaders, or receivers depending on operational requirements at the time of assignment.

Team Engagement

- Establish and maintain a high level of personal involvement through effective engagement, accessibility, and visibility for distribution employees.
- Ensure policies and practices related to employee relations are followed and promote initiatives that support a positive and engaged workplace.
- Lead, coach, and support a team by applying effective interpersonal skills, leading by example, setting objectives, and clarifying responsibilities to provide clear direction and support success.
- Interact with unionized personnel regarding work units, communications, and issue resolution. Address issues arising from work units by making independent frontline decisions, providing support, and helping maintain the integrity and successful completion of assigned tasks.

Efficiency

- Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities to the Manager to reduce waste and unnecessary handling within the Distribution Centre.
- Ensure all tasks and processes are completed with a strong focus on meeting the needs of internal customers (Unionized Staff, DC Leadership, HR, Safety) and external customers (Transportation, Replenishment, Stores, Customers).

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Possess 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience within a unionized manufacturing or distribution environment.
- College diploma and/or university degree.



An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered. CITT and/or other logistics-related designation preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Warehouse Management Systems and Inventory Control Systems.
- Accurate Data Entry skills.
- Ability to work flexible shifts or hours.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, remain organized, and effectively manage multiple tasks.

RELATIONSHIPS:

- Unionized employees, Store Managers, Head Office, Distribution Centre Management, Vendors, Truck Drivers.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants.

While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

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