Job Description for an Inventory Control Manager
Organization Educational Resources Limited (ERL)
Position Title Inventory Control Manager (ICM)
1524 - Purchasing and Inventory control workers
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About ERL:
Our Mission: To provide innovative inspiring and engaging educational solutions to parents and
educators in Canada to ensure At Education Resources Ltd.
Our Vision: To give every child a reason to love learning so they can achieve their hopes and
dreams. ERL is a family-owned business established in 1950 in London. Ontario. We are one of
the largest educational supplies’ companies in Canada with over 3,000 employees. With 75% of
our sales being online, we are a fast growing and innovative company looking for highly driven
individuals with goals conducive to our vision and mission statements.
Main Functions of the Position
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Material Management, the inventory control manager is
responsible for managing all activities related to inventory control and inventory records. This
person must ensure that consistency and accuracy in inventory levels are maintained by all
employees while ensuring that the strategy is aligned with shipping and receiving procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Communicate with upper management, assistant managers in the operations area,
supervisors, and employees to regarding inventory updates and projects
 Directing and managing staff on procedures and policy relating to inventory management
including receiving, handling, picking and packing supplies, maintaining minimum stock
levels and shipping while ensuring lead times are kept up to standard
 Responsible for enforcing and policing PPE across the department to ensure workers are
projected and following all other health and safety guidelines
 Reviewing freight options for outgoing and incoming shipments ensuring timeliness and
low prices
 Provide leadership, training development to inventory team ensuring that the team morale
is strong promoting employee retention
 Oversee the entire inventory management system to align with corporate strategic
inventory plan and customer requirements
 Responsible for all information on materials and products that are in the warehouse using
computerized system of tracking
 Responsible for planning and coordinating the inventory related tasks including
reporting, scheduling and material planning
Position Qualifications
Certifications
 Post-secondary education in business, supply chain management, inventory management,
operations management, material management or logistics is required for this position
 Certified in APICS - CSCP, SCMP preferred
 Must hold a G driver’s license as they may be required to travel to short distances (St.
Thomas and London area) with use of the company vehicle
 Preferably hold a forklift license as the occasional use of a forklift will be required when
training or on other occasions
Additional Requirements and Skills
 Must be able to work in a loud and disruptive environment.
 Must be WHMIS and CPR certified
 Previous experience in a similar role, or in manufacturing is considered an asset
 Previous managerial or supervisory experience will also be considered an asset
 Excellent computer-based skills with proficiency in working on ERP systems
 Listening and communication skills are key in this position to work in a team
environment and to properly manage tasks amongst employees
 The ability to lead, instruct, and train others while displaying a positive attitude and
effectively communicating with others
 Able to effectively problem solve by determining the problem, creating possible
resolutions, and carrying out the solution
 Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
 Possess strong organization skills by ensuring all work practices are followed, while
developing new processes when required
 The person must have a reliable means of transportation to and from work
 A criminal records check will be required for this position
 Ability to manage time effectively to ensure work-flow is up to a standard
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 Wearing a mask while working is mandatory until further notice
 This position requires constant moving including sitting, lifting, climbing and walking
 Lifting up to 30 lbs will be frequently retired
 This position is full-time, 40 hours per week and the hours of work are from 7:30am to
3:30pm from Monday to Friday
 This position requires inside and outside work including outdoors in all weather
conditions
 Required to wear all required PPE including safety footwear (TSA approved), and a
safety helmet
Compensation
 The standard salary for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on
previous experience and qualifications
 If the person in this role has more than 5 years of experience, they could be eligible for an
increased salary