Manager, Inventory Control and Logistics

This opportunity is a 18 month contract for a company located in Oshawa.

About the Company

Our client is a leading Canadian energy organization with a strong presence across Ontario. They operate critical infrastructure that supports millions of customers and drives economic growth.

Why Work Here

Our client is engaging in ongoing transformation and investing in cutting-edge technologies and modernizing operations to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector. By joining, you will be part of an organization that values collaboration, professional development, and making a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

About the Opportunity

• Data Analysis & Forecasting: Evaluate historical trends, supply inputs, and processing capacity to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Inventory Management: Develop and execute strategies to reduce excess inventory, conduct audits, reconcile discrepancies, and oversee transfers across multiple warehouse locations.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Partner with suppliers, logistics providers, and warehouse teams to manage lead times, strengthen relationships, and ensure smooth product flow from acquisition to storage or delivery.
• System & Process Improvement: Leverage inventory management systems (ERP/WMS) to identify inefficiencies, recommend enhancements, and support testing of new processes.
• Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate reports on inventory performance, KPIs, and operational issues to leadership, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• About You
  Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, advanced Excel functions, Power BI, and other data analysis tools.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, demand forecasting, and statistical analysis.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Materials Management Experience: Solid understanding of inventory control, logistics principles, and materials management operations, with proven ability to implement practical solutions that positively impact organizational performance.

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.