Job Summary: The Inventory Specialist is accountable for inventory accuracy, traceability, and system integrity across all facilities. This role manages inventory processes, collaborates with warehouse and production teams, and ensures inventory data supports business decision-making and compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions-oriented.
Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.
Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.
Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• High degree of computer literacy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of inventory leadership experience.
• Previous forklift truck driving experience required.
• Post-secondary education in inventory management, warehousing logistics, or operations management preferred.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license with abstract in good standing.
  In accordance with the Ontario Human rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Company is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
  Work Location: In perso

• Manages inventory levels and ensures proper stock tracking of raw materials and finished products. Develop and oversee systems for managing inventory levels across Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, Norfolk Cherry Company, and Schuyler Farms while designing and refining processes for accurate inventory reconciliation
• Operate in accordance with the established KPI standards, related to inventory accuracy, turnover, and conciliation timelines.
• Ensure inventory is managing under FIFO principles to maintain product quality and minimize waste.
• Utilize FAMOUS WMS and ERP software to streamline inventory movement and ensure consistent, reliable practices across all facilities.
• Works with warehouse and QA teams to maintain accurate product counts.
• Tracks inventory turnover to ensure the use of materials before expiration or quality degradation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for inventory control systems (FAMOUS, Croptracker, WMS).
• Manage the inventory associated with product recalls and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Participate and lead team to conduct accurate year-end inventory counts and audits.
• Ensure that FAMOUS tag inventory is accurate as packaging is used and packed inventory is produced by monitoring the success of FAMOUS inventory procedures and standards
• Forecast required packaging materials, order, and maintain necessary inventory levels.
• Coordinate with the shipping and receiving department to ensure timely sale/delivery of product and the receipt and storage of packaging supplies.
• Ensure documentation for inventory transactions is accurate and up to date.
• Reports inventory discrepancies to management and works on corrective actions.
• Organize The structure for labelling inventory for efficient retrieval and usage.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner. Completes physical inspections of inventory location and quantity to verify system accuracy with 100% confidence.
• Assist in maintaining traceability for all perishable items to meet food safety standards and ensure products can be tracked in the event of a recall or quality issue
• Communicate effectively with logistics and sales teams to meet shipping schedules and resolve operational issues.
  · Own and monitor bin inventory movement and accuracy in Croptracker, ensuring real-time traceability, correct location status, and alignment with production and packing workflows.
  · Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for bin movement functionality in Croptracker, providing training, troubleshooting, and process refinement as needed.

· Collaborate with Orchard, Packline, and Logistics teams to ensure bin availability, movement timing, and usage align with operational plans and harvest schedules.Lead by example to promote teamwork, respect, continuous improvement, and results-driven performance across all warehouse activities.

• Participate in food safety management activities and relevant training to support compliance with industry standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of departmental SOPs, policies, and procedures by providing input, ensuring team compliance, and facilitating training to uphold operational standards
• Lead Level 10 meetings and individual check-ins with their direct reports, contributing to alignment and fostering continuous improvement. Participate in other Level 10 meetings to contribute to organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor and coach team members, ensuring adherence to company values and performance standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration by ensuring information flows smoothly between departments.
• Promote process improvements within their team and manage change effectively.