MATERIAL PLANNING & AVAILABILITY
- Manage material requirements to support production schedules and customer demand.
- Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect supplies are available to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
- Work closely with Production Planner and Procurement teams to maintain material availability.
- Coordinate material priorities during periods of supply constraints or production changes.
INBOUND LOGISTICS COORDINATION
- Coordinate inbound shipments of raw materials and packaging materials from suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
- Monitor inbound deliveries and communicate delays or potential supply disruptions to internal stakeholders.
- Assist with container scheduling, receiving coordination, and transportation tracking.
- Support customs clearance activities and documentation requirements for imported materials.
- Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and brokers to ensure efficient material flow into the facility.
WAREHOUSE & INVENTORY SUPPORT
- Support daily warehouse and inventory management activities within the SAP and WMS environment.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate inventory discrepancies.
- Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support FEFO inventory management and material traceability requirements.
OUTBOUND LOGISTICS & CUSTOMER SHIPMENTS
- Coordinate outbound shipments of finished goods to customers, co-packers, and distribution locations.
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation.
- Work with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Track shipment performance and proactively communicate potential service issues.
- Assist with cross-border Canada-U.S. logistics activities and compliance requirements
SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS SUPPORT
- Maintain accurate data and transactions within SAP, WMS, and other supply chain systems.
- Support inventory controls through timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Assist with master data maintenance and system testing activities as required.
- Generate reports related to inventory, logistics performance, and service metrics.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to SAP and warehouse processes.
PRODUCTION & GLOBAL COORDINATION
- Work closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support production schedules.
- Coordinate material availability and inventory status to support manufacturing requirements.
- Support communication between the Chilliwack facility and global supply chain teams.
- Assist with supply chain reporting, demand reviews, and inventory planning activities.
- Participate in global supply chain meetings and support implementation of corporate supply chain standards and processes
COMPLIANCE, QUALITY & SAFETY
- Ensure supply chain activities comply with food safety, quality, customs, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation required for audits and regulatory inspections.
- Support internal and external audits related to inventory, customs, and warehouse operations.
- Follow all safety policies and promote safe work practices within warehouse and logistics operations.
REPORTING & CONTIMUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Monitor key supply chain metrics such as inventory accuracy, service levels, and shipment performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics, inventory control, and warehouse processes.
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Support implementation of process improvements and best practices
REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory control, customer service, or warehouse operations.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, food, or regulated production environment preferred.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and logistics processes.
- Familiarity with import/export documentation and transportation coordination.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
- Knowledge of Canada-U.S. cross-border logistics preferred.
- Knowledge of warehouse automation or ASRS environments preferred.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or related supply chain certification preferred.
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
The expected annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. The actual base salary for this position will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, s