Inventory Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Canada is seeking an Inventory Control Assistant to support the Distribution Warehouse Manager by maintaining accurate inventory records and monitoring warehouse operations. Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in distribution or inventory control and a high school diploma. The role offers competitive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join this dynamic team to help improve inventory processes and ensure accuracy across facilities.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in distribution or inventory control.
• Experience in running and analyzing reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle count duties.
• Monitor and analyze inventory balances, running reports daily.
• Oversee damaged product flow from origin to disposal.

Skills

Strong multitasking skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic management abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

Supports the Distribution Warehouse Manager by maintaining accurate inventory records, assisting with clerical and cycle count duties, and monitoring warehouse transfers and receipts. Responsible for running and analyzing SAP reports to identify discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in receiving against Coman Purchase Orders, and overseeing inventory movement across Maple Leaf facilities and 3PL warehouses.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 24. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Prepare and validate cycle counts, reports, and inventory adjustments, ensuring approvals are obtained as required.
• Monitor and analyze inventory balances, running reports daily to detect discrepancies, system errors, and irregularities.
• Identify, investigate, and report receiving, shipping, invoicing, and warehouse transfer errors, correcting issues promptly.
• Manage damaged product flow from origin to disposal, reporting details to Finance.
• Ensure accuracy in warehouse transfers, receipts from suppliers and distribution centers, and product availability updates to Supply Chain and Finance.
• Support QA by responding to hold/release requests, performing inspections, and assisting HACCP/QA Specialists with pallet tagging and supervision.
• Oversee warehouse organization by assigning pick face locations, maintaining bin labels, and creating/archiving labels and barcodes.
• Coordinate product movements for returns and special situations, serving as the central contact between Traffic, Order Processing, Shipping, and warehouse teams.
• Maintain digital and paper filing systems, prepare reports for Finance, support auditors with cycle counts and results, and manage document archiving for Iron Mountain storage.
• Provide daily direction to the Inventory Checker, monitor task completion, and actively participate in meetings on system errors, software/process changes, and product issues.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–2 years of experience in distribution or inventory control.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer use; MS Office experience required.
• SAP knowledge or training considered an asset.
• Familiarity with office equipment.
• Strong multitasking and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Basic management abilities.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.