Inventory Controller

**WHO WE ARE**:
We are a locally owned and operated company in Kenora, Ontario on the northern shores of Lake of the Woods. We brew craft beer and craft coffee Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is committed to sustainable practices, business growth and development, and building external and internal alliances to support local, fresh, and handcrafted goods and services. We are young and we are growing Lake of the Woods Brewing Company is in a repurposed, historic fire hall in downtown Kenora with a Taproom & Eatery, Retail Store, Online Shop, and Commercial Sales - all under one roof. If you are energetic, a self-starter, a people person, enthusiastic about craft beer and craft coffee, and love small towns, we invite you to join our team

If you are energetic, a self-starter, a people person, enthusiastic about craft beer, we invite you to join our team

**WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS**:
**INVENTORY CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITIES**

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Organization
- Accuracy / Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Starter, able to work with mínimal direction or supervision
- Working knowledge of excel, and ideally EKOS

**POSITION BRIEF**:
The Inventory Controller establishes and maintains accurate records of LOWBrewCo inventory holdings, reporting on an Ad Hoc basis including EOM requirements. Additionally, ensures that distribution points are stocked to levels allowing sufficient stock to meet customer demands. Accountable to manage all shipments of beer and other products efficiently in a cost-effective manner. The Inventory Controller establishes and maintains good working relationships internally, and also with freight carriers, distributors, and other service providers. Must be flexible to adapt to the needs of a growing company.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Daily Inventory
- Manage inventory of beer at all Distribution and Storage sites
- Pull daily reports from Distributors and retail staff at LOWBrewCo
- Conduct daily counts for Kegs in LOWBrewCo cooler
- Keep track of production dates of beer (kegs and cans) at all Distribution points
- Ensure Distribution and storage sites practice FIFO process. Identify and alert the sales team and brewers for all inventory concerns such as old stock, excessive stock, and ‘out of stock’ product.
- Identify and communicate requirements to re-package canned product into various packages (6pk/8pk)

**Brew Schedule**:
Prepare weekly packaging plans for all brews based on current inventory at all Distribution and Retail sites, along with forecast provided by Sales Director
Ensure brewers have required packaging (empty kegs, empty cans, other packaging)

**Logistics**:

- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with carriers, as well as inventory management counterparts at storage and distribution locations.
- Prepare shipping orders to move inventory between production, storage, and distribution sites. Provide required documents such as BOLs and ASN forms. Book docking appointments where required.
- Arrange empty kegs for packaging beer at MB and ONT breweries
- Track all shipments and reconcile against Distributor reports once landed
- Submit damage claims as required
- Prepare shipping arrangements for purchases made by LOWBrewCo departments as required.
- Work with the LOWBrewCo warehouse manager to transfer beer from the warehouse to the Retail store in Kenora.

**EOM responsibilities**:

- Counts of Packaging inventory, beer, and other categories as required
- KEG Movement report
- Damages of beer product report
- Other tasks as required

**Other**:

- Participate in weekly meetings internally and with distribution partners. Weekly sales review responding to all queries related to inventory needs. Weekly production meeting with brewers to discuss concerns for current and future brews.
- Ad Hoc requests to source out products, storage facilities, shipping carriers etc
- Support company expansion of new brewery in Kenora
- Undertakes other duties as required

**Skills and Qualifications**:**
- Previous experience using EKOS or SAP would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data
- Ability to work independent with little supervision
- Database management skills
- Ability to analyze, solve problems and adapt quickly to change
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
- Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods
- Must be familiar with Word, Excel and Outlook, possess moderate computer/office skills
- Knowledge of invoicing procedures

Start date as soon as possible

**Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent

**Pay**: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

**Expected hours**: 40 - 44 per week
- **Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store di