Inventory Control Specialist

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description

The Inventory Control Specialist is directly accountable for the accurate control of Refresco’s inventory. Techniques such as cycle counting and adjusting the inventory on a weekly basis, the elimination of production shortages, and the verification of inventory at any off-site locations will be aggressively pursued.

This role also participates in all physical inventories, as well assists with the goods receipt function for the plant.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform cycle counts before and after production runs, as well as cycle counts for items on a predetermined SAP schedule.
• Ensure accurate postings of daily production in SAP and ensure process orders are closed in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile finished goods production with inventory in SAP.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork and system input is completed for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and monthly standard loss tracking.
• Maintain and organize the filing of all necessary documents pertaining to inventory, which includes but is not limited to BOLs, Manual BOLs, Cycle Count Adjustments, destruction order paperwork, Supplier Claim paperwork, Vendor Return paperwork, Shipping paperwork, etc.
• Trend and monitor inventory accuracy and standard loss factor variances.
• Complete all reporting for co-pack customers (pay at production process)
• Track and manage aging inventory using periodic data collection and reporting processes.
• Weekly review of corporate Hold Log
• Compile, process and track destruction requests including final disposal transportation.
• Work with the Quality and Material Management departments to coordinate the final disposition of on-hold inventory; Ensure that all hold inventory is disposed of or sent back to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate Year End Physical Inventory process, properly documenting and validating accuracy of variance reconciliation.
• Adhere to the month end cutoff policy which includes validating that all receipts have been entered in SAP, inventory adjustments are finalized, system error COGI’s have been cleared, MB5T transfer transactions are clear and/or in current process, destruction orders and vendor holds are in good standing.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Plant Controller

Required Skills and Competencies

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and an attitude to excel at their work.
• Pay high attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and function under tight deadlines in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Must comprehend and have demonstrated ability with high school level mathematical functions, with special emphasis on being able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, compute rates, ratios and percentages as well as draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to read and write clear correspondence (in English) and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other company employees
• Proficiency with Computers, and MS Office (Word, Advanced Excel & Power Point).
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to apply creative problem solving techniques to work situations.
• Ability to make sound decisions when presented with problems and questions.
• Keep records, contacts, data and information in an organized and easily accessible manner.

Education and Experience

• An Associate’s degree in Administration, Computer Science or Accounting preferred
• Prior experience in Inventory Control (on-the-job training and experience may be substituted for this requirement)
• Prior experience using an ERP system preferably SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

• Physical: Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment: Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Lifting or Carrying up to 20_ lbs. (minimum lbs lifted 5_ lbs)

X

Walking

X

Driving

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

X

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team.

Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages Canada Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

Pay Range

$50,400-$69,300 CAD, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives

Status: Exempt

Refresco Canada Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• RSP Match
• 3 Weeks of Vacation (Pro-rated when starting)
• 5 Paid Sick Days & 2 Paid Floater days
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, type of shift worked, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

How to apply

www.refresco-na.com

Application deadline: December 30th, 2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

As part of our commitment to efficiency and fairness in the hiring process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in evaluating applications. AI may be used to analyze qualifications, match skills with job requirements, and support decision-making. However, all hiring decisions involve human oversight to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of candidates.

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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