Warehouse & Logistics Lead
July 2026
Reports to: Director of People and Operations
Direct Reports: Full and Part-Time Drivers
Compensation Range: $65,000-$72,000 per annum
Permanent Full-Time 37.5 hours weekly | Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm (hours may vary)Location: In-Warehouse (Kitchener)
WHO WE ARE.
Nutrition for Learning offers universally accessible, non-stigmatizing student nutrition programs to schools across Waterloo Region. These programs positively impact the physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, and academic needs of children and youth in our community. We are a registered charitable organization first established in 1997, and support nearly 175 student programs in all three school boards. (WRDSB -Waterloo Region District School Board, WCDSB -Waterloo Catholic District School Board and the French Language Public School Board).
OUR VISION.
A Waterloo Region where all students are nourished at school so they can learn, connect, participate and thrive.
THE MISSION.
In partnership with youth and educators, we continually strive to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food literacy.
WE BELIEVE.
- When students are nourished, their capacity to imagine, explore, and connect elevates. Every student deserves a fair shot by being well nourished during their school day.
- No young person should feel stigmatized for accessing food at school.
- Food is community. We nurture the idea that food can connect people and places. When students eat nutritious food together, mental, physical, and community health improves.
- The unique perspectives of students are needed on our mission to improve universal access to food at schools
THE COMPASS: OUR VALUES.
Student-Centred.
We create opportunities to prioritize the voices and best interests of those we serve. We ensure that students have a "seat at the table" in creating a healthier future for young people in Waterloo Region.
Universal & Inclusive.
As a youth-serving organization committed to universally accessible programs, we ensure that diverse voices and views help shape our work.
Learning is Thriving.
We co-create environments that nurture personal and professional expansion. We celebrate wins and challenges together, and strive to better ourselves through both.
Trust Leads to Growth.
We foster trust by believing the best in others. We strive to be the kinds of people that others have faith by leading with kindness and authenticity in all interactions.
Stewarding the Future.
With long-term impact as our goal, we honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible and accountable.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This Role Has Impact.
The Warehouse & Logistics Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that Nutrition for Learning can reliably and efficiently provide food and resources to schools across the Waterloo Region. Above all, this individual is value-centered, leading each day with kindness, accountability, and a commitment to supporting student nutrition and community wellbeing.
As a key member of a small but highly collaborative operations team, Warehouse & Logistics Lead oversees inventory management, procurement coordination, warehouse operations, fleet readiness, delivery logistics, and driver support. This role combines hands-on operational leadership with relationship management to ensure food and supplies are available where and when they are needed.
The successful candidate enjoys working alongside their team, solving problems, improving processes, and building strong relationships with suppliers, volunteers, schools, and community partners. They take pride in creating organized systems, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting the continued growth of Nutrition for Learning’s programs
Job Purpose.
Student nutrition initiatives continue to grow across Waterloo Region, increasing the importance of efficient warehouse operations, reliable procurement practices, and effective delivery logistics.
The Warehouse & Logistics Lead is responsible for coordinating the movement of food and supplies from suppliers to schools while ensuring inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, food safety, and exceptional service. This role supports the day-to-day execution of warehouse and logistics activities while helping build systems and processes that can scale alongside the organization’s continued growth.
Strong supplier relationships, proactive inventory management, effective fleet coordination, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential components of success in this role.
You Will:
- Lead daily warehouse and logistics operations and workflow coordination.
- Coordinate food procurement activities including ordering, supplier communication, and inventory replenishment.
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with suppliers, vendors, and community partners.
- Support cost-effective purchasing practices while ensuring product quality and availability.
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively coordinate procurement activities to minimize shortages and waste.
- Organize and oversee the preparation of daily delivery loads, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and warehouse storage activities.
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, order verification, and count sheet completion.
- Lead inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy and reporting.
- Ensure FIFO compliance and proper food storage and rotation practices.
- Support warehouse cleanliness, food safety standards, and 5S workplace organization.
- Coordinate fleet readiness, route planning, and delivery efficiency initiatives.
- Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance for vehicles and warehouse equipment.
- Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
- Support operational planning and logistics coordination to meet the needs of expanding school nutrition programs.
- Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, receiving, and operational records.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in warehouse flow, logistics, inventory control, and procurement processes.
- Support warehouse volunteers, drivers, and logistics personnel as required.
- Step in to perform deliveries when operational needs require.
- Assist with special events, community initiatives, and operational projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Only applications that include both a cover letter and a resume will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
