Position:
Warehouse Coordinator
Location:
Vernon, British Columbia
Individual Contributor
Hiring Range:
to
66300
Benefits and Perks:
At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
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Purpose and Impact
Provide support to the Distribution & Warehouse Supervisor to ensure the efficient operation of daily direct delivery to a variety of customers, while maintaining high levels of customer service. Regularly exchange information with departments (e.g., Sales, Customer Service, AR, AP) with regard to orders, shipping, inventory, and various other related issues.
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Coordinator supports warehouse and distribution operations through a variety of administrative and coordination activities. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and third‑party logistics partners to support order delivery, inventory management, and related processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead document processing and inter-org transfers (BOL creation, 3rd party communication/coordination)
- Organize and process customer product returns - Create Return Materials Authorizations (RMAs), process defective kegs (NCQ/NCCRS), and enter keg credits
- Coordinate and communicate shipments/deliveries with 3rd party carriers
- Receive and enter inbound and outbound loads in a Warehouse Management System (Apex) and Enterprise Resource Planning System (Oracle)
- Generate invoices for direct delivery orders
- Release orders from Oracle to Apex for shipment
- Prioritize orders in Apex for warehouse order assemblers
- Enter data for key metric performance reporting and consumable inventory counts
- Clerical/Administrative support and file management
- Inventory management: cycle counting, copack processing, inventory transaction analysis
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environment
- Post-secondary education in a related field considered an asset
- Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office programs; experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (eg. Apex) and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (eg. Oracle)
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of provincial liquor board or Government regulations considered an asset
- Previous experience working within a Unionized environment considered an asset
- Knowledge of local and out of town delivery areas considered an asset
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; able to write and format correspondence
- Time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving conflicting priorities with a high sense of urgency
- Accuracy and organization skills to maintain filing systems and basic databases
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Conditions:
- Perform work in an office environment approximately 90% of the time; the remainder of time is spent in a warehouse environment
- On-site role
- Required to wear proper PPE to mitigate hazards associated with warehouse environment
Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
