Inventory Control Supervisor

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay 

Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

The Inventory Control Supervisor plays a critical part in driving inventory accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness through the implementation of best practices and lean methodologies. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with key stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of inventory systems and processes aligned with company goals and production requirements.

Inventory Management & Control

• Monitor on-hand, in-transit, and on order material daily; flag risks;
• Own inventory accuracy;
• Maintain inventory accuracy and turns through controls and physical inventories, ensuring compliance with reporting standards;
• Establish and enforce strong inventory control processes, including cycle counting, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through.

 

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and publish reports covering inventory performance and forecast accuracy;
• Drive creation and maintenance of dashboards for visibility into replenishment, backorders, supplier performance, and inventory risk;
• Use data to challenge decisions, model scenarios, and recommend corrective actions;
• Report on KPIs and drive actions based on data and root-cause analysis.

 

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the demand planning cycle for all product categories, including rolling forecasts, trend analysis, seasonality, and new product introductions;
• Analyze demand trends for strategic planning and inventory management;
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management to validate demand assumptions and resolve forecast gaps;
• Build and maintain forecast accuracy dashboards; implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bias and variability.

 

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Set clear goals, provide coaching, and foster an environment of accountability and continuous improvement;
• Align workload across the team and ensure high execution standards in analysis, reporting, and inventory control tasks.

• 5 - 10 years’ related experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment;
• Previous experience with a steel mill, metal service center, fabrication plant or heavy manufacturing environment preferred;
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing teams;
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and Google Suite;
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels;
• Experience with project management and implementation of new technologies or processes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making;
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, inventory control, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.

Canam Group Inc. appreciates your interest in this position. The Human Resources Department will only contact selected candidates.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation. If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

We are committed to employment equity.

Salary Range:

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Applicant Screening: 

Our recruitment system uses an artificial intelligence (AI) feature to rank applicants based on the job posting criteria. This AI does not make final decisions on applicant screening, assessment, or rejection.