Inventory Supervisor

Fresh Prep ??; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meal kit delivery service in Vancouver is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee stock accuracy and lead a team of Inventory Coordinators. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with a salary range of CAD $60,000 to $70,000. The company values diversity and offers comprehensive health benefits after 90 days.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Food perks

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in WMS & data analysis required.
• 2 years of leadership experience required.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily stock accuracy on the Warehouse Management System.
• Leading a team of Inventory Coordinators.
• Monitoring and implementing strategies based on department KPIs.

Skills

WMS & data analysis experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Flexibility to work weekends

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Forklift Certification

Job description

Who We Are

Meet Fresh Prep – Canada’s most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service.

As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan.

In the past few years, we have collected many awards and recognition for our continued pursuit in being a leader in both customer and employee satisfaction. Some awards include The Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates, 23rd and 24th Annual Best of Vancouver award for Best Meal Kit Service, BC’s Top Employers 2024, Top SME 2023, and Climate Smart. Fresh Prep also placed on The Globe and Mail’s prestigious 2023 Canada's Top Growing Companies list.

Who You Are

• Collaborative Team Player. You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.
• Strong Communicator. Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.
• Adaptable. You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily.
• Open. You are open to constructive feedback, but aren’t afraid to let your opinions be known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing daily stock accuracy and cycle counts on our Warehouse Management System
• Leading a team of Inventory Coordinators; optimizing labour, scheduling pick lists, assigning daily tasks
• Refining warehouse organization and space optimization
• Monitoring and analyzing department KPIs; implementing course correcting strategies as necessary
• Completing investigations to root cause inventory discrepancies, overstock, shortages, and other variances
• Performing routine inventory audits
• Fostering interdepartmental collaboration to further develop improvements to current inventory processes

What We Are Looking For

• 3 years of WMS & data analysis experience is required
• 2 years of leadership experience is required
• 2 years experience liaising with Purchasing, Production, and Quality Assurance departments is preferred
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is an asset
• Forklift Certification is considered an asset
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills
• You are analytical with an entrepreneurial mindset and you always strive for improvement
• You have experience developing and implementing new procedures
• You are organized and structured in your day to day activities
• Flexibility to work during the weekends due to business needs

What You Can Expect

• $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
• An opportunity to work out of our vibrant HQ in East Vancouver
• An inclusive, fun workplace filled with fantastic colleagues. We’re a certified B-Corporation and our team is passionate about making a positive difference (and also about food!)
• Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life-insurance) after 90 days of successful employment.
• Food Perks!

Please note that the posted salary range for this role may vary based on qualifications, prior experience, or seniority. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, or if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!