Operations Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Organika

Organika

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:
$80,000 - $110,000 DOE

Who are we?
We are a premium natural health company from British Columbia, Canada, obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 30 years now

As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

Why work for Organika?

Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment.

We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the _#1 guide for natural health in Canada_ and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this

Certified as a _Great place to Work_ and a _Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace_ we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams.

With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone.

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, there are some great benefits as well Enjoy a bunch of OrganiPerks at your fingertips, including access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, product discounts..

just to name a few.

Want to know more about the role?
Let's get into the detail

This role will:

Sales and Operations Alignment:
Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer demands and forecast sales projections.
Coordinate with production and supply chain departments to ensure efficient production planning and timely order fulfillment.
Implement strategies to improve sales forecasting accuracy and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
Inventory Management:
Develop and implement inventory control policies and procedures to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs.
Oversee regular third party external reconciliations and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, stock movement patterns, and recommend strategies for inventory optimization.
Vendor Management:
Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms and conditions for procurement.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely and quality product deliveries, resolve any issues or discrepancies.
Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic evaluations to ensure compliance with agreedupon service levels.
Adhoc Requests and Special Projects:
Handle various adhoc requests from the President, which may include data analysis, preparing reports, or conducting research.
Assist in the implementation of special projects related to process improvement, cost reduction, or operational efficiency.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively.
Teamwork:
Foster a collaborative and resultsdriven work environment, encouraging crossfunctional collaboration and continuous improvement.
Promote a culture of operational excellence, adherence to quality standards, and proactive problemsolving.

Who would thrive in this position?
You are an innovative and hungry individual who has the humility to learn and develop alongside your team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management within the consumer packaged goods industry.
Strong knowledge of sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
Experience in vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
Proficiency in using inventory management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analysis tools.
Demand planning experience is an asset.
Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills.
Strong teamwork abilities, with a track record of driving results.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to a fastpaced, dynamic environment and prioritize tasks effectively.

If this sounds like a journey you want to be a part of, reach out