Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Warehouse and Inventory Manager

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Abbotsford, BC. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Fraser Valley / Metro Vancouver area; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.

About Us

Pacific Coast Fruit Products (PCFP) is a leading processor and distributor of premium fruit-based ingredients. We partner with global brands and distributors to deliver high-quality, innovative, and sustainable fruit solutions. We're looking for an Warehouse and Inventory Manager to join our team and play a critical leadership role in our warehouse and supply chain operations.

Job Overview

The Warehouse & Inventory Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for PCFP’s warehouse, yard, and inventory functions. This role is accountable for safety performance, inventory accuracy, team leadership, and the effective execution of daily warehouse and yard operations.

The Manager plays a key leadership role in driving operational discipline, KPI performance, and continuous improvement, while supporting PCFP’s broader operational and strategic objectives.

You Live and Model the Organization's Values

Invest in Relationships — We build trust and collaborate to develop long-term partnerships.

• You do what's right for the organization.
• You share knowledge freely to ensure organizational strength and sustainability.
• You make time to help and develop others.

Act with Integrity — We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all of our interactions.

• You accept that your colleagues deserve your best, always.
• You exercise excellent judgement and take smart risks.
• You follow through on commitments and own your results.

Excel at Service — We set the standard for delivering exceptional service.

• You ensure quality always comes first.
• You are easy to do business with.
• You consider the customer in discussions and actions.
• You respond to customer needs with urgency and diligence.

Deliver Excellence — We aspire for excellence in everything we do.

• You drive results by making difficult decisions when needed.
• You address the root cause to solve problems.

You Demonstrate Your Commitment Through Defined Action

Communication

• Listen well and seek to understand.
• Communicate concisely, candidly and respectfully.
• You're an avid contributor to discussions and share ideas and solutions.

Curiosity

• Know your business and our products.
• Proactively seek knowledge.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.

Connection

• Embrace diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Seek out different perspectives and choose the best ideas, wherever you find them.
• Center your approach in the well-being of colleagues and the sustainability of communities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Oversight

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to warehouse and yard personnel
• Set daily priorities and ensure operational plans are executed effectively
• Support training, coaching, and performance management activities
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping activities
• Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient order fulfillment
• Coordinate internal transfers and external warehouse movements
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environments

Yard Management and Material Flow

• Oversee the organization and utilization of yard space to support safe, efficient storage and movement of materials
• Coordinate placement, rotation, and staging of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency
• Ensure yard inventory locations are clearly identified, maintained, and aligned with system records
• Monitor yard conditions to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and safety standards
• Identify congestion, inefficiencies, or risks within the yard and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate closely with Warehouse, Production, and Logistics teams to support uninterrupted material flow

Inventory Control and Systems Ownership

• Oversee cycle count and physical inventory programs
• Ensure inventory discrepancies are investigated, resolved, and corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain high inventory accuracy within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Ensure inventory processes support traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Champion PCFP’s Goal Zero safety culture
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Address safety, quality, and compliance issues promptly and effectively

Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor, analyze, and report on warehouse and inventory KPIs
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies using data-driven analysis
• Implement initiatives to improve productivity, accuracy, space utilization, and material flow

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Planning, Logistics, and Finance teams
• Align warehouse and yard execution with production schedules and business priorities
• Act as a key operational contact for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse and inventory leadership
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, yard management, and inventory control
• Direct experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP is required
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Comfortable balancing hands-on operational involvement with leadership responsibilities