Specialist, Inventory Control

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You’ll Love Working at Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security - Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team at our Ontario location. As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will be accountable for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting production and warehouse operations, and ensuring inventory integrity through effective transaction management, reconciliation, and compliance processes. This role plays a critical part in supporting operational efficiency, product traceability, and overall business performance.

Compensation: 

• Hourly: $25-$29

Travel Requirement

• Up to 5%

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP and company ERP systems.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions to ensure inventory accuracy and timely material movement.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, transaction errors, and production variances.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory adjustment processes.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and operations teams to maintain inventory integrity.
• Ensure product traceability and support mock recalls and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory control and operational performance.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, production support, or a related field.
• Experience using ERP systems and processing inventory transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and data entry applications.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with flour dust, varying temperatures, moving equipment, and moderate to high noise levels.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or bakery production environment.
• Previous SAP experience, including inventory transaction processing and error resolution.
• Experience conducting cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Knowledge of product traceability, lot tracking, and inventory control best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.