Warehouse Manager
posted 3 months ago

Description

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Who We Are

Meet Fresh Prep — Western 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 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 2023, 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

• You will be responsible for validating and ensuring warehouse and inventory data processes are effective and data is accurate

• Managing daily operations and setting priorities

• Setting picklist schedules so that they are synchronized with the timing of receiving and production needs

• Ensures that the Warehouse and Production teams are following FIFO rotation processes based on shelf life

• Manage business supplies and raw material

• Identify shortages and act in a timely manner

• Define inventory KPIs and track them regularly

• Oversee daily operations and identify bottlenecks

• Suggest solutions for continuous improvements

• Ensures cycle counts (month end, quarter end, year end) are done efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner

• Will be responsible for variance reduction and inventory accuracy

• Will be responsible for reduction of grocery waste

• Will be managing a team

• Forecast inventory shortages to ensure inventory availability in a timely manner and in full

• Plan, implement and manage procedures to optimize inventory control

What We Are Looking For

• Previous working experience as a warehouse / inventory manager is required

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis

• 5 years of WMS experience is required

• 3 years of experience with data analysis, Excel / Google Spreadsheets

• 2 years experience grooming direct reports, promoting key players, and conducting employee performance management is required

• Experience liaising with purchasing, production, and quality assurance departments is preferred

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is preferred

• You are analytical and entrepreneurial oriented and you always strive for improvement

• You are a strong communicator and able to get buy-in from other departments and team members

• You are organized and structured in your day to day activities

• Great attention to details

• Good time management skills

• Additional education in logistics or supply management is a plus

• Flexibility to work during the weekends due to business needs

What You Can Expect

• $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

• 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 to only 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 deion, 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, equity 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!

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