Inventory Supervisor

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Job Description:

About Ryder

For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.

We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada! Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.

About the Job:

Type: Full-time/permanent

Wage: 70K

Shifts: Monday-Friday: 6am-2:30pm

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Why Ryder?

• 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire

• Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

• Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock

• A safe, friendly and respectful work environment

• Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025

Summary
The Supervisor Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc. required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Support the facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI) consistently meet / exceed established goals, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance. Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s.

• Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs

• Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.

• Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.

• Facilitates and executes the hold process for local site

• Track day-to-day facility inventory costs as they affect facility KPI’s and effectively communicate results to appropriate team members

• Ensure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Promotes positive customer relationships.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management.

• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.

• Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

• Intermediate computer skills required

• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred

• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

• APICS certified intermediate preferred

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required

• Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field

• Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required

• Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required

• Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required

• Two (2) years or more in problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred

• Intermediate computer skills required

• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred

• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

• APICS certified intermediate preferred

Job Category

Inventory Control

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$70k

Maximum Pay Range:

$70k

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.

In accordance with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ryder welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. Should you require an accommodation, please inform the Human Resources representative of the nature of the accommodation requested so that we may discuss your needs with you. If you require assistance in order to apply, please contact us at 888-957-9337.

Authorization to Work in Canada:

As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

Important Note:

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