Inventory Coordinator

Great Little Box Company; Richmond; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Volunteer day off

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation 3 weeks

Education assistance

Fun culture

No rotating shifts

Job summary

Great Little Box Company is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to join our Shipping team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes strong organizational and technical skills, with duties spanning cycle counts, data entry in ERP systems, and ensuring accurate, efficient order fulfillment.

The ideal candidate will have forklift certification, experience in inventory management, and a proven ability to improve processes while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, logistics, or warehouse operations is preferred.
• Forklift certification is required; stand-up high-reach forklift experience is an asset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Proven continuous improvement mindset with data-driven approach.
• Proficient in Excel and Word for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory cycle counts and participate in audits.
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and complete NCRs.
• Improve inventory processes and KPI performance.
• Identify, locate, label, and ship orders per procedures.
• Receive inventory and enter data into ERP system.
• Store inventory in designated locations and ensure proper tagging.
• Pick and stage orders and load/unload trailers safely.
• Create dashboards and reports to visualize operational data.
• Provide backup support for Transportation Coordinator and Shipper/Receiver.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift certification

Data analysis

Excel

Word

Communication skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role:

Our Shipping team is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Inventory Coordinator. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and technological skills.

• The typical compensation range for this position is $48,000-$54,000/year
• Monthly profit sharing
• Paid day off to volunteer
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP with employer matching
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks per year
• Employee education assistance
• Fun, and supportive work culture
• No rotating shift structure

Job Details

Description

About the Role:

Our Shipping team is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Inventory Coordinator. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and technological skills.

Compensation & Perks

• The typical compensation range for this position is $48,000-$54,000/year
• Monthly profit sharing
• Paid day off to volunteer
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP with employer matching
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks per year
• Employee education assistance
• Fun, and supportive work culture
• No rotating shift structure

Who We Are

Established in 1982, Great Little Box Company is a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Labels, Corrugated Boxes & Displays, Folding Cartons, Digital Print & Packaging, Protective Packaging, and the distribution of Shipping Supplies.

We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in-house training, providing personal protective equipment and our innovative and supportive culture.

At Great Little Box Company, we aim to create a workplace of belonging in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory cycle counting including monthly, quarterly, annual physical counts, and participate in inventory audits and counts.
• Own the investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies, identify and track root causes and complete NCRs.
• Continuously improve inventory management processes and accuracy metrics to achieve departmental KPI objectives.
• Accurately identify, locate, label, and ship orders while maintaining compliance with internal product control and documentation procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate order fulfillment.
• Receive inventory and accurately enter data into the ERP system.
• Store received inventory in designated locations, ensuring it is clean, clearly tagged, and properly packaged or wrapped.
• Pick and stage orders and safely load and unload trailers.
• Create logistics dashboards, and graphical reports to visualize operational data, track KPI performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide cross-functional support and act as a backup for the Transportation Coordinator and Shipper/Receiver functions as required to ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in inventory management, logistics, or warehouse operations is considered an asset.
• Valid forklift certification is required; experience operating stand-up high-reach forklifts is an asset.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive, safety-focused, and customer-oriented workplace culture.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identifies opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to analyze and organize data effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills

GLBC is fully committed to two things – our employees and our customers. We offer employee based recognition and reward programs including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and company-wide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.