Supervisor, Inventory Management

Supervisor, Inventory Management

Reference #39624

Toronto, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

The Supervisor, Inventory Management is responsible for all facets of resource management for a team of material control professionals.  The position manages all aspects of the inventory flow of material from initial receipt until finished product is transferred to a customer.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; interpret results, report findings and/or make recommendations.


• Contribute to the management of the organization’s inventory, shipping and receiving ensuring controls are in place to support corporate policies and procedures.


• Provide critical financial information related to demand/build, inventory levels and revenue.


• Manage Inventory Control related tasks that support CMII.


• Provide Key Performance Indicators for the organization as it relates to inventory level in stock and work in progress.


• Monitor and review timely delivery of material in support of the production build plan.


• Create and roll out processes that ensure best practices are used in relation to inventory reduction.  This includes lean manufacturing concepts related to inventory reduction.


• Support all CI initiatives related to production control and material handling


• Ensure the material team adheres to the inventory cycle count program and year end WIP counts.


• Set and evaluate department measures in accordance to QCS (Quality Cost and Schedule).


• Ensure the care, control, and safe storage of inventory is in place at all times.


• Manage scrap material and related material control processes

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Degree or Diploma in Operations Management


• Track record providing leadership and supervision to a materials team in a fast paced environment


• CPIM Certification through APICS or equivalent is desired


• Experience in a Master Scheduling role a definite asset


• 5 + years of experience using MRP and ERP systems

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $76000-90,000.