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Job Description
Inventory Manager
AYLMER, ON, CANADA
Introduction
Motif Labs is hiring an experienced Inventory Manager to lead its warehousing, logistics, inventory control and supply chain activities. The successful candidate will focus on continuously improving the movement of the materials through various stages of the supply chain process. They will also demonstrate a strong customer service focus, ensuring that client needs are met, and vendor relationships are maintained. An understanding of Health Canada and cannabis industry regulations is an asset, but not required. A strong technical background is essential, as this individual will be responsible for the implementation and upkeep of software platforms related to inventory tracking and control.
Company
Motif Labs is a licensed cannabis extraction facility located in SW Ontario. Motif operates as a business-to-business enterprise, offering toll processing and contract manufacturing services to Licensed Producers (LP's) and 3rd Party Brands. Motif is positioned for significant growth throughout 2021, and we are seeking dynamic and professional individuals to join our team. Motif prides itself on Integrity, Collaboration and Quality, and these core values are at the center of everything we do.
Position
- Implementing and maintaining an inventory tracking system across the entire supply chain.
- To manage and monitor the flow of cannabis material via Ample Organics software and assist with compiling monthly reports on cannabis inventory levels for government reporting.
- Maintaining regular contact with white label partners to ensure they manage lead times and optimize the delivery of hardware and product-specific inventory to align with internal production schedules.
- Working closely with vendors and suppliers to secure on-time delivery of key inputs.
- Maintain constant communication with internal production team to ensure inventory needs are aligned across entire organization.
- Ensure inventory management and reporting ties in with existing process structure and workflow.
- Monitor daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory in real-time. Perform weekly analysis to predict potential inventory problems and determine solutions.
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Examine the levels of supplies and raw materials to determine shortages, and order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
- Routinely analyze existing suppliers and obtain competitive quotes to drive cost-efficiencies.
- This role will eventually be responsible for building and managing a team to oversee all inventory, procurement and shipping & receiving activities.
Required Skills
- Post-secondary education required in logistics, inventory management, supply chain, or another closely related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in a related role in a manufacturing-environment
- Strong technical skills, and 5+ years’ experience working with cloud-based ERP / inventory control systems
- Self-starter who shows initiative and is comfortable in a high growth, startup environment
- Experience building and leading a highly productive and professional team
- Proven attention to detail, and ability to build repeatable processes / workflows
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize based on business / production needs.
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience in cannabis industry preferred but not required
- Experience with Ample Organics software preferred but not required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Required to pass criminal background check
- Daily travel to facility in Aylmer, Ontario required (valid Driver’s license)
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