Materials Coordinator

Dessert Holdings; London; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in London, Ontario, seeks a Materials Coordinator to coordinate and expedite material flow between production areas, ensuring inventory meets production schedules.

You will develop pallet positioning, conduct daily counts, support inventory control, and manage transfers to and from offsite storage, following FIFO, while maintaining ERP accuracy and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years warehousing/manufacturing experience.
• Practical knowledge of supply chain and warehouse management.
• Proficient with technology and computer systems for problem solving.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication within teams.
• Willing to work various shifts and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop material pallet positioning across the warehouse (dry, cooler, freezer).
• Conduct daily material counts 4 days out.
• Assist Inventory Control with daily reconciliation.
• Manage flow of materials into the plant and divert excess to offsite storage.
• Post transfer order POs offsite to keep inventory accurate.
• Determine transfer volumes and execute transfers from offsite to the plant (FIFO).
• Direct thaw/temper process for offsite materials; instruct 3PL operators.
• Maintain ERP inventory for co-pack locations and coordinate WIP transfers.
• Establish cooperative relationships with all departments and customers.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Manufacturing experience

Supply chain knowledge

Tech proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Materials Coordinator in London, Ontario to contribute to the success of the Company by coordinating and expediting the flow of materials and products between various production areas and ensures material inventory levels are sufficient to meet production schedules and needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material pallet positioning in all areas of the warehouse (dry, cooler, freezer)
• Conduct daily counts of materials required 4 days out
• Assist Inventory Control with daily material reconciliation
• Manage and direct flow of materials into the plant as well as divert excess to offsite storage
• Post all transfer order POs off site to keep total inventory correct
• Determine volume to transfer and execute the transfer order from offsite storage to the plant following FIFO for plant requirements
• Direct the thaw/temper process for materials offsite, and instruct 3PL operators
• Maintain accurate inventory in ERP for co-pack locations and coordinate transfers of WIP, CHEP pallets to copacker
• Establish and maintain cooperative and positive relationships with all departments and customers

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment
• Practical knowledge of supply chain and warehouse management
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and/or computer systems for problem solving
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to deal with complex problems and multiple levels of communication within the organization
• Able to work various shifts and extend working hours when required
• Excellent communication skills in a team environment both written and verbal

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.