Inventory Coordinator (12-15 month Contract)

Bylands Nurseries Ltd. is a producer of premium plants offering one of the most diverse and complete mixes of hardy plants available in North America. Over the past 60 years, Bylands has been recognized with numerous industry awards for outstanding business practices and environmental stewardship.

Our Culture of Excellence supports our Vision (Enhancing Lives With Plants). We are a cohesive team that communicates enthusiastically to brainstorm solutions and act swiftly to help each other. We take ownership & accountability for decisions made with integrity. We approach each day feeling empowered and looking for ways to continuously grow, improve & adapt. We prioritize the quality & service we provide to our customers.

This is a full-time, 12-15 month contract position earning $50,000/yr. 

Job Description

Our Inventory Coordinator will be accountable for ensuring accurate, reliable, and readily available inventory information that supports production planning, order fulfilment, sales activities, and leadership decision-making.

• Ensures accurate, organized, and reliable plant inventory information across all facilities to support operational efficiency and customer commitments.
• Maintains inventory integrity by reviewing, updating, and auditing inventory records, product locations, allocations, and availability.
• Identifies and resolves inventory discrepancies by collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment of inventory data and availability.
• Supports production and seasonal planning by coordinating inventory requirements and working closely with Propagation, Potting, and Coordinator teams.
• Enables informed decision-making by providing managers and leadership with timely reports and analysis on inventory, availability, plant condition, pricing, and production updates.
• Supports order fulfilment and sales activities by providing accurate inventory information and responding to inventory-related inquiries.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

We recognize that strong candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds. Formal certifications are an asset, but not required. Experience in the following environments is especially valuable:

• 2 years’ experience in inventory administration an asset.
• Valid driver's license for travel to local fields is required.

Core Competencies: Accountability, Growth, Integrity, Quality & Adaptability

• Accuracy, Attention to Detail
• Analytical Capability
• Computer Proficient - Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Teams & Dynamics)
• Initiative, Sense of Urgency
• Organization & Planning
• Problem Solving, Creative Thinking

Additional Information

This position is based in our West Kelowna location, working with a diverse ESL workforce. This blended role requires organization & desk-related activities, while some aspects require hands-on, physical activities outdoors and in our greenhouses. We are seasonal with fast-paced periods with higher demands in Spring/Summer. Working independently and solving problems as they arise is important since priorities can shift quickly.