Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in fruit processing seeks a Warehouse & Inventory Manager in Abbotsford, Canada. The role demands oversight of warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory management, compliance with safety standards, and team leadership. A post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Logistics and 5+ years of experience in warehouse management are essential. Competitive compensation and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

RSP matching

Extensive group benefits

Annual performance bonus

Employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse management or logistics.
• Super-user competency with ERP and/or WMS systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shipping & Receiving, Logistics, and Warehouse teams.
• Oversee inventory audits and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nestled between the mountains of the Fraser Valley in the center of the agricultural hub of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Pacific Coast Fruit Products (PCFP) was originally built as a frozen berry plant but has since evolved into a highly productive manufacturer of fruit juice concentrates, not From Concentrate (NFC) juices, purees, and puree concentrates for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries. Through teamwork and innovation, we process millions of pounds of berries from the Fraser Valley and around the world. Pacific Coast Fruits Products not only produces quality ingredients we also contribute to the local food economy while helping to establish food security, both at home and abroad. Pacific Coast Fruit Products is one of the Fraser Valley's; secret success stories, and we are looking to grow and take on new team members.

At Pacific Coast Fruit, you will receive competitive compensation along with RSP matching, extensive group benefits, annual performance bonus as well as enjoy employee engagement activities that occur throughout the year. Come join us to witness what fun-at-work looks like and BE one of us!

Job Overview

The Warehouse & Inventory Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all warehouse and inventory functions to ensure efficient receipt, storage, control, and distribution of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. This role emphasizes strong leadership, ensuring that warehouse teams are motivated, well-trained, and aligned with organizational goals. The Manager ensures inventory accuracy, enforces FIFO practices, produces timely reports, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

You Live and Model the Organization’s Values

Relationships - We build trust and collaborate to develop long term partnerships

• Focus on what is good for the team and the organization
• Share knowledge freely to ensure organizational strength and sustainability
• Make time to help and develop others

Integrity – We are transparent, honest and ethical in all of our interactions

• Bring your best to all your interactions
• Use good judgment and limit risks
• Walk the walk and be accountable

Service – We set the standard for delivering exceptional service

• Be easy to do business with
• Ensure quality always comes first
• Respond to internal and external customers with urgency

Excellence – We aspire to be Excellence in everything we do

• Be action oriented. Drive results with grit and decisiveness
• Seek out the root cause to solve problems
• Do the things that bring greatest value and make an impact

You demonstrate your commitment through defined action

Communication

• Listen well and seek to understand
• Communicate concisely, candidly and respectfully
• You’re an avid contributor to discussions and share ideas and solutions.

Curiosity

• Know your business and our products
• Proactively seek knowledge
• Passionate about continuous improvement

Connection

• Embrace diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Seek out different perspectives and choose the best ideas, wherever you find them
• Center your approach in the wellbeing of colleagues and the sustainability of communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the Shipping & Receiving, Logistics, and Warehouse Material Handlers, fostering accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee yard organization, optimizing space utilization by ensuring timely return of supplier/growers\' materials.
• Plan and schedule warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, and inventory control, aligning with production and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory of frozen, dry, and raw materials across all warehouse locations, ensuring FIFO compliance and timely reporting (including third-party warehouse reconciliations).
• Responsible for overseeing inventory audits and verifying team-led inventory counts and reconciliations are accurate and timely.
• Ensure product quality standards and fill rate targets are achieved in a cost-effective manner.
• Prepare and distribute daily warehouse reports, ensuring KPIs (carrier appointment compliance, material movement, pick & load times etc.) are monitored, and performance data is accurate.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance.
• Develop, coach, and mentor staff, ensuring training, certifications, and performance goals are met while building a high-performing team.
• Partner with People & Culture to support talent development, workplace engagement, and succession planning.
• Coordinate with Procurement to maintain just-in-time material flow and with Finance to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food safety standards, acting as a Safety Champion by leading initiatives, and conducting regular toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Oversee the fresh fruit season and optimize the warehouse processes to ensure timely intake, storage and distribution.
• Prepare and distribute regular inventory reports to management, highlighting stock levels, variances, and aged/obsolete inventory.
• Obtain and review third-party warehouse inventory reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with company records, highlighting variance and aging inventory.
• Respond promptly to operational issues, resolving problems to minimize disruptions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in warehouse management or logistics, preferably within manufacturing or food processing.
• Super-user competency with ERP and/or WMS systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

• Primarily warehouse-based with office work as required.
• Regular interaction with warehouse staff, production teams, and logistics partners.
• May require evening or weekend work during peak operational periods.