Inventory Supervisor

Career Opportunity

This is a temporary position ending in October 2027.

Reporting to the Manager – Inventory Control and Services, the Inventory Supervisor is responsible for planning, analyzing, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure service targets are met while maintaining financial efficiency. This role supports inventory forecasting, monitors inventory performance, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure material availability and effective utilization of assets. Provides analytical guidance and mentorship to Junior Inventory Analysts, Inventory Analysts and Senior Inventory Analyst.

What You Will Do

You will analyze inventory data to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels supporting operational and project requirements. 

You will monitor inventory performance including stock levels, obsolescence, and service targets, and recommend corrective actions. 

You will conduct reviews of project and operational material requirements and ensure accurate system updates in ERP systems. 

You will collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders, including Procurement & Category Management (PCM), Commercial Management (CM), Warehouse Operations, and Bus Maintenance teams, to address inventory planning issues, resolve operational challenges, and support service requirements through effective communication and data‑driven insights.

You will identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory and develop strategies for disposition or optimization as well as prepare and present reports, dashboards, and analysis related to inventory performance and planning. 

You will support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory processes, systems, and reporting. 

You will assist in maintaining accurate inventory parameters and master data within ERP systems. 

You will participate in cross-functional meetings to align supply planning with business needs. 

You will review and monitor administrative procedures and methods associated with managing the TTC’s inventory assets.

You will be responsible for treating passengers and employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers and employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service-provider and an employer.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.


• Extensive knowledge of business administration, financial management, materials management, and supply chain principles


• Strong expertise in inventory planning practices, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), and warehousing operations


• Proficient in the use of personal computers and job‑related software applications and systems, including spreadsheets, word processing, email (Outlook), and materials management systems (e.g., IFS)


• Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities and effective organizational, oral communication, and report‑writing skills.


• Familiarity with generative AI tools such as Copilot is an asset


• Must have or develop knowledge of TTC’s policies and procedures applicable to the work performed


• Required to complete Subway/SRT rule book training on an annual basis


• May be required to complete various courses in safety, environmental and relevant technical courses related to the work


• Enrollment in or have successful completion of a recognized supply chain designation such as CPIM, SCMP, or equivalent would be an asset


• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees


• Must possess a valid Ontario “G” class Driver’s license and will be required to use own automobile to travel to various locations

Skills

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.


• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.


• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.


• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.