Inventory Control Coordinator

About Oppy Grow Our Tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe, and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land. Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top Employer in BC, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today. Overview The Inventory Control Coordinator provides internal departments and external partners with timely and accurate inventory information and support. Monitors product movement, maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy. Facilitates efficient order fulfillment, handling highly detailed work in an ever changing, high-pressure environment. The expected annual salary range of this position is $50,000 - $57,000. Please note, our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position based in our U.S. and Canada office locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors including location, job-related skills, relevant experience, education, formal training and internal equity. Work Schedule Tuesday to Saturday Key Accountabilities Receives, inputs, maintains and reconciles manual or computerized inventory control records in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. Monitors the receipt, rotation, and movement of inventory including work order activities. Advises staff of incoming shipments and liaises with the operations and quality control function to confirm product quantity, item accuracy and condition. Reconciles inventory and research any discrepancies daily for any needed adjustments. Responds to requests from internal/external contact for support requests. Develops and produces detailed and accurate reports in accordance with department and system standards. Monitors inventory at grower/packing house and cold storage locations. Coordinates with other departments to ensure all transactions are processed before account sales are due. Works with Growers, Category Management, Packaging and Marketing Department on setting up new item codes according to inventory standards for assigned deals and fruit purchases. Researches and resolves related problems as they arise in a timely manner. Liaises with customers and staff to collect and assess relevant information. Escalates problems to supervisor. Assists internal/external contacts regarding resolving Supply Chain support calls. Required Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of the concepts, methods, standards, and practices of inventory control within the produce industry is an asset. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to perform more intermediate functions on Microsoft Excel (i.e., including pivot tables, VLOOKUP) preferred. Proven ability to work accurately with highly detailed data and information, identifying discrepancies while ensuring data integrity at all times. Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail; abil…

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