Inventory Specialist (12 Month Contract)

Location: 5491 Timberlea Blvd. Mississauga, L4W 2T6 Shift: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm This role is a 12-month contract.  S'more about the team: HelloFresh Canada is looking for an Inventory Specialist to manage our inventory and warehouse processes and controls in our DC. Reporting into the Warehouse Manager, your focus is to ensure all direct and indirect materials inventory movements, quantities, and quality are tracked accurately at all times. Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for: Maintain real-time and accurate inventory records and visibility by ensuring SOPs and controls are executed in all warehouse activities and material flow Manage and direct warehouse associates for inventory tasks, including cycle counts, stock transfers, and material movements. Support warehouse supervisors on coverage when needed, ensuring smooth operation of inventory-related functions during their absence. Assist in training warehouse personnel on inventory procedures, systems, and equipment to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Liaise with Finance, Ops and Supply Chain teams in developing and publishing weekly inventory metrics Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and provide explanations and corrective actions to inventory variances  Conduct cycle counts and lead DC-specific initiatives to improve inventory accuracy Coordinate with Planning to conduct ABC inventory analysis, improve cycle count efficiency and