Inventory Manager Jobs in Rougemont, Quebec, Canada
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Rougemont, Quebec, Canada
Top Benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Director, Integrated Planning, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory management activities across multiple food production and storage sites. The role aims to ensure the availability, accuracy, freshness, and profitability of raw materials, packaging, work-in-progress, and finished goods, while meeting food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements.
The individual will lead a team and work closely with production planning, receiving and warehouse management, supply chain, quality, finance, and site operations teams to support service levels, reduce waste, and optimize working capital.
Job advantages
A competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and career development. Hybrid remote work in accordance with company policy. Access to a group insurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions. Telemedicine & employee and family assistance programs. Recognition & wellness programs for employees. On-site gym. Company organized activities that foster engagement and team spirit.
Key activities
Inventory Control
Define, align, and deploy inventory management standards, policies, and controls across all sites. Ensure the collection and sharing of inventory level data (raw materials, packaging, WIP, finished goods). Plan, supervise, and participate in physical inventories and cycle counts; analyze variances and identify root causes. Provide sales teams with visibility on inventory at risk of obsolescence. Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements (e.g., lot tracking, FIFO/FEFO, expiration dates). Collaborate with teams to reduce losses, waste, recalls, and non-conformities. Identify and implement initiatives to improve inventory turnover and optimize working capital. Contribute to system improvements and the use of ERP, WMS, and inventory management tools.
Team Management
Lead, engage, and develop the inventory management team. Set clear objectives and monitor and evaluate performance. Ensure effective workload distribution, adequate coverage, and skills development.
Analysis And Reporting
Define, track, and analyze inventory KPIs (accuracy, turnover, days of inventory, obsolescence, service levels, losses). Analyze data and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions. Prepare and present clear, action-oriented reports to management and cross-functional teams.
Required Training And Experience
DEC or Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management, preferably in a food manufacturing or consumer goods environment. Experience in team management or supervision. Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and inventory management tools. Experience in a food manufacturing environment with freshness, shelf-life, and traceability requirements. Professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) are an asset. Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory.
Skills sought
Bilingual (French/English), both written and spoken – essential for communication with English-speaking colleagues, clients, and suppliers across provinces and internationally. Ability to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into concrete recommendations. Influencing and leadership abilities. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively. Ability to support change management and adoption of new practices. Strong internal customer service orientation and focus on operational performance Autonomy, sound judgment, and strong sense of responsibility.
About Lassonde
At Lassonde, we believe that great achievements begin with passionate people working together toward a common goal.
For more than 100 years, we have been creating products that are part of the everyday lives of millions of consumers across North America. Behind our fruit juices, drinks and snacks, sauces, soups, broths, ciders and wines is a team of people who innovate, collaborate, and continuously strive to deliver the best for our customers and communities.
What sets us apart is our ability to grow while staying true to who we are. Today, more than 2,900 employees contribute to our success across Canada and the United States, in an environment where ideas are valued, talent is developed, and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Joining Lassonde means becoming part of a strong and ambitious organization that puts people at the heart of its success and is building the future with confidence, passion, and teamwork.
Together, we create products people love. Together, we make an impact that can be felt every day.
Work location
Rougemont, QC
Published date
July 16, 2026
Type of position
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full-time
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About Lassonde
Lassonde Industries Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks. The Company is the second largest producer of store brand shelf-stable fruit juices and drinks in the United States and a major producer of cranberry sauces. Furthermore, the Company develops, manufactures and markets specialty food products such as fondue broths and sauces and pasta sauces. It also imports selected wines from several countries of origin for packaging and marketing purposes. It also produces apple cider and cider-based beverages.