Costing and Inventory Analyst

**Costing and Inventory Analyst - for a Canadian Food Manufacturer**

We believe Lou’s Kitchen is a damn good place to work, and here’s why:
**PEOPLE**

We hire people who love what they do; it's this love that comes through in our final product.

**CULTURE**

It's like one big family here at Lou's Kitchen. From compensation to celebrations, we always put our employees first.

**IDEAS**

We are a company built on innovation. We celebrate great ideas and the people who bring them to the table.

**FOOD**

We don't just make food at Lou's Kitchen; we eat it too.

Think you can help make Lou’s Kitchen even better?

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
Think you’d make a damn good addition to our team? Here’s how you’ll shine:

- Exceptional work ethic, organizational skills, and a sense of humour are critical for this role
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks
- Great initiative, with a willingness to try new strategies
- Willing to be a part of Continuous Improvement
- Desire to work well in a Team, with the confidence to work independently as well
- Conversational skills required

**The Opportunity - Costing and Inventory Analyst**

We are currently recruiting for a **Costing and Inventory Analyst **for our Stoney Creek facility - responsible for the costing function and the control of production inventory.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Costing and Inventory Analyst**
- Ensure the plant adheres to all government regulations regarding safe food production, ensuring the highest standards of food safety are applied plant-wide
- Assist in month-end closing, analyze COGS, inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
- Provide analysis on production volume trends
- Review and track production efficiencies on a daily basis
- Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
- Analyze, interpret and investigate cost changes and root cause; purchase prices, production and labour changes
- Plan, execute and reconcile year-end inventory counts
- Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
- Analysis of production variances and yields through scheduled work orders
- Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division
- Perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses
- Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management
- Maintain costs for all product categories and inputs
- Summarize and maintain manufacturing costs and absorption, including the calculation of absorption rates
- Monitoring and maintaining current inventory levels, including reconciling stock counts to computer reports
- Ability to factor number of constraints: Shelf life maximization, storage limitations, frequency order patterns
- Other related responsibilities
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Strong analytical & MS Excel skills are essential
- Experience with Dynamics NAV & JET reports is an asset
- Experience on the production floor in a manufacturing environment, particularly in food, is an asset
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent organizational, time management, tracking and follow up skills
- Attention to detail is mandatory as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to interact with others with a can-do attitude
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of food safety and confidentiality regarding production techniques and processes
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of food safety strategy
**Base Compensation 70K - 80K (dependent upon experience)**

How to apply: All interested should forward a resume and covering letter via Indeed; or in person (Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm): 46 Community Avenue, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2Y3

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

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday