Operations & Inventory Manager

Farmhouse Pottery; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pottery company in Woodstock seeks an Operations & Inventory Manager to oversee inventory management and operational efficiency. The role requires a leader with over 5 years in operations management and strong analytical skills. This position involves ensuring stock levels meet demand while minimizing excess inventory, streamlining operations, and leading a team to drive productivity. Benefits include health insurance and a unique opportunity to work with pottery.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Parental Leave policy

Company paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with company matching

Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management or inventory control.
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize inventory management strategies to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Streamline operations to improve productivity and minimize costs.
• Hire, train, and develop staff within the operations team.

Skills

Operations management

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business administration

Tools

NetSuite (or similar ERP)

Job description

Overview

The Operations & Inventory Manager at Farmhouse Pottery will play a pivotal role in optimizing the supply chain and ensuring the efficient flow of products from supplier to customers. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management and operational efficiency, ensuring that the warehouse and production teams are equipped to meet the needs of our growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management. Practice inventory management strategies to ensure accurate stock levels that meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory; Oversee inventory control procedures and accurate recording of all inventory transactions; Conduct regular stock audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy; Monitor KPIs and analytics related to inventory turnover, stock levels, and product performance.


• Operational Efficiency. Streamline operations to improve productivity and minimize costs; Collaborate with production and warehouse staff to implement best practices in operational workflow; Analyze operational data and make recommendations for continuous improvement; Coordinate with the procurement team to maintain optimal levels of raw materials and finished goods.


• Team Leadership. Hire, train, and develop staff within the operations, warehouse and inventory teams; Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and quality among the operations staff.

This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. There may be some variation and/or development of the above duties and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or retail environment


• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred


• Strong understanding of inventory management systems (experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus)


• Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions


• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with experience in training and mentoring staff


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously


• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain management and logistics

If you do not have all of these experiences, please still consider applying!

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

No agencies, please

Salary range is currently $65k-$85k based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Parental Leave policy


• Company paid holidays and PTO


• 401(k) with company matching


• Opportunity to make pottery, plus product discounts