Job Description

*Please note, due to the number of applications received, only candidates who submit a cover letter with answers to the below questions will be contacted.Job descriptionWe're a fast-paced small business accelerating out of the Panny (our cute name for the...you know) and looking for an inventory & supply chain wizard (or wizard in training) who loves excel and keeping things organized. As a member of our office team, you will bring your positive energy, a keen eye for detail, and overall kind thoughtful nature to align with the rest of us. You are looking for a company where you can use your diverse array of skills, grow in your role, and support a group of genuinely amazing people.Our Company: Natural Source - Healthy Office Snacks designs, builds, and manages fun yet nutritious, free-to-staff food solutions for Vancouver's progressive offices. www.naturalsourcesnacks.caThe selected applicant will work out of our office/warehouse space near Olympic Village.How We Roll: We aren't your classic small business. We are a bunch of multi-talented, ass-kicking, team-playing, weirdos. We work in a close-knit, open-concept office attached to our 5000 sqft warehouse packed with all kinds of yummy goodies....and shared with some other super cool businesses: earth-loving businesses like ShareWares.ca, Jarr.co, and the OG of zero-waste grocery, Nada. Our ultimate goal is to revamp office culture into happy healthy zero-waste environments.... The latter has been stalled with the Panny, but we will get back on track soon!How You Roll: You are adaptable, you are familiar with working in an open-plan office and don't get rattled by distractions and interruptions. You live and breathe stock numbers, and shine your brightest when given a diverse array of day-to-day work - you're not afraid to get your hands dirty and learn all elements of the business.Position Details: This is a full-time position reporting to the CEO and the successful applicant will perform the following duties:

• Issue purchase orders as necessary based on inventory movements
• Establish and/or revise reorder points
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve any issues that might occur
• Create weekly shopping list for local suppliers

• Receive, check, and input orders into the ERP.

• Train new hires on warehouse and inventory best practices

• Assist the team during order pickup and shopping

• Work with other departments to ensure nothing gets missed

• Invoice creation

• Service: You'll learn exactly what a day of deliveries and warehouse duties looks like, not only to understand the business but to be an invaluable part of our team who helps when needed!
• Help fill gaps when needed: As a team player, you are interested in learning many other elements of the business and putting any other skills you have into action to support your fellow ninjas.
• Bring your bright ideas! You love working with fast-growing companies because of the opportunity to grow and make a direct immediate impact by putting your great ideas into action.

Qualifications:
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• Education/work experience with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Inventory

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced level Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables etc.)

• Understanding of Excel Macros, VBA is preferred

• Python is a plus but not required

• Able to work cross-functionally and within a team environment

• Hands-on, proactive and independent

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and with other Internet tools; namely Google Drive, Dropbox, e-commerce software (or a quick learner)
• Very detail oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; especially internally with teammates
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment - happy to step in and assist when needed (this is a must-have as we are a small team that relies on each other).
• Collaborative working style, easygoing, and proactive (receives direction well but also actively finds ways to help and improve)
• Calm under pressure, and excels at operating in a fast-paced environment where demands can change in a moment's notice
• Good base of knowledge about healthy eating, reading labels and interest in new snack trends
• Common sense

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• Driver's License

• Physically able to lift heavy bins (max 50lbs)

• Clean criminal record check

Perks:

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Free snacks and drinks
• Dynamic, casual, and youthful office setting
• Contemporary style work environment

Applicant Information: Goal Start Date: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis until our team soul mate is found.Compensation: Starting at $45k-60k per year - will commensurate with experience and abilitiesPlease apply with your answers to the following questions instead of a cover letter:

• How much do you love Excel and your experience + capability with it?
• Tell us about yourself such as what you do in your free time and what makes you tick.
• What interests you most about this position?
• Briefly describe your relevant work experience as it applies to this position - please attach any work or educational experience that applies

*Please note, due to the number of applications received, only candidates who submit a cover letter with answers to the above questions will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45,000.00 - $60,000 per yearJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse or Inventory: 1 year (preferred)