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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- 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 timeframes, 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

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- Essential
- 3+ experience in an Inventory Controller role in an FMCG, Manufacturing or Logistics/ Supply Chain operations
- Robust planning and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Advance user of MS Excel and ability to conduct detailed data analysis
- Demonstrates logical thinking and effective problem-solving approaches
- Pro-actively seeks continuous improvements and operational efficiencies methods
- Preferably an understanding of automation/ robotics
- Organisation skills and attention to detail
- Take initiative and provide complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
- Desirable
- Experience in cold storage or food distribution environment
- Familiarity with automated warehouse systems or yard management systems
- Basic k

📌 Inventory and Systems Controller (Brantford)
🏢 Hilton Food Group
📍 Brantford