Purdys Chocolatier is Looking for Inventory Coordinator Full Time

Are you ready for a taste of the one of Canada’s Top Employers? Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada’s Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation. The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people.

We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more. Purdys Chocolatier is looking for an Inventory Coordinator to join us at our Kingsway Office in Vancouver, BC! Under the direction of the Inventory & Scheduling Manager, the Inventory Coordinator supports the day-to-day inventory related activities across all production facilities and warehouse locations. The Inventory Coordinator works closely with production staff in investigating any variances/failing work orders to keep material inventory levels accurate and reconciled.

The Inventory Coordinator also provides administrative support to the Inventory Analyst and assists with complex inventory investigations. As the Inventory Coordinator, primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Coordinates and administers the daily and weekly cycle counts at each warehouse • Adjusts inventory based upon thorough analysis and understanding of cycle count results • Assists the production team in investigating the root cause of failing work orders and reconciling material inventory to process work orders accordingly • Identifies transactions that require investigations and carries out investigations to maintain inventory accuracy • Liaise with internal stakeholders to report anticipated or current stock shortages that may affect operations • Processing inventory adjustment requests per direction provided by the Inventory Analyst or Inventory & Scheduling Manager • Ensuring proper setup in the ERP system for external cold storage as needed • Maintains proper setup of WMS location master • Prepares WMS location barcode/labels, coordinates with warehouse teams as needed • Supports physical inventory counts and performs other duties as assigned The ideal candidate would possess the following: • Post secondary education in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management essential (completed or in-progress) • Candidates working towards, or having a desire to pursue, a professional supply chain certification will be an asset (APICS/ASCM CSCP or CPIM, SCMP, PMP) • Desire to gain exposure and experience in multiple areas of the Supply Chain • Must be detail orientated, organized and capable of working to deadlines • Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and make sound decisions • Strong communication skills and proven problem-solving skills • Must be flexible in relation to handling work requirements – ability to adapt to change and work under pressure • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment • Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills • Expertise in Microsoft Excel (required), Power BI (asset), Syteline (ERP), WMS Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

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