Warehouse and Inventory Manager - Richmond, Canada - FoodPak

Description

WAREHOUSE AND INVENTORY MANAGER

Position:
Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Location of work: 14480 Knox Way Suite 110. Richmond, BC. V6V 2Z5


Wage:
$37.26/hr


Benefits:
Health Benefits


NOC:
70012


Language:
English


Job type:
permanent employment, full time/40 hours per week

Start date:
as soon as possible.


COMPANY INFORMATION:


FoodPak is one of Western Canada's leading wholesale distributors of flexible packaging solutions. We have earned our reputation over the last 50 years as a reliable business partner to many of Canada's largest food processors. As a family owned and operated company, we take pride in the culture we've created in the workplace and look for people who can contribute to that culture of highly engaged, influential employees who take pride in their work - and most importantly, enjoy it.


THE POSITION:

The Warehouse and Inventory Manager position is a role in our team that requires the ability to think on your feet, evaluate and improve our processes, finding cost savings and efficiencies.

It is a demanding position, often with very tight deadlines. You will need to manage multiple projects, be great with numbers and have a strong appreciation for details. This role is the primary point of contact for all inventory, production, shipments, and delivery queries.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct, control and evaluate department's performance and prepare reports for upper management.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the full cycle operations of the warehouse and production, reviewing or assigning workflow ensuring productivity.
• Develop, implement, or improve plans, operational policies and procedures for storage and distribution of goods, ensuring that quality standards and delivery deadlines are met.
• Oversee and improve inventory controls procedures, including regular physical stock counts, inventory adjustments, and accurate shipping/receiving, ensuring reconciliation of physical inventories with computer counts,
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future needs.
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Logistics coordination of both shipping and receiving of goods.
• Deal with domestic and international vendors, carriers, and brokers; organizing shipping documentation and overseeing the schedule, dispatch and tracking of goods.
• Negotiate with carriers and transportation companies for services and preferential rates.
• Direct the maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment and production machinery.
• Member of HACCP team; facilitate a detailed annual mock recall as part of HACCP plan.
• Manage, train, and coordinate warehouse and production staff.
• Design and maintain an efficient and organized warehouse.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum bachelor's degree.
• 5 years minimum in a warehousing capacity within wholesale and distribution or 2 years of FoodPak Experience
• 1.5+ years in a warehouse supervisory role
• 3+ years of NetSuite ERP experience
• 2+ years of logistics/transportation coordination experience
• Strong understanding of inventory controls, product ordering procedures, RA's, VRA's, RTV's, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office at an advanced level specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• BC Drivers License

• Valid forklift License

• Class 2 Narrow Isle Reach Truck
• Strong attention to detail

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$37.26 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you make your way to our Richmond warehouse by 8:00am Monday
• Friday?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Warehousing: 5 years (required)

Warehouse Supervisory: 1 year (required)

• NetSuite: 3 years (required)
• Logistics: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence
• BC (required)

• Forklift Licence

• Class 2 (required)

Work Location:
One location