Warehouse Manager

LCG Foods Distribution - Warehouse Manager

Burnaby, BC

About the Company

At LCG Foods, we connect innovative food brand owners and retailers who have a shared desire to do good for each other, and for the planet. We source the best foods in the world and bring them to markets where the gift of wholesome, natural, and nutritious food can be shared by individuals, families, and communities across Canada.

We stand with food innovators who dare to challenge 'big food'. We stand with retailers who want better products on their shelves - and in the process, turn their customers into raving, loyal fans.

We endeavor to do all this as efficiently as possible - while minimizing waste, taking care of our employees, our customers, and partners. We make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

We believe in shared values - if what we do excites you, please apply for any of our open roles by sending a cover letter and resume to

Core Responsibilities

• Manage Inventory – ensure items are well stocked given a forecast by purchasing or transferring inventory from other warehouses.
• Ensure important documentation is well organized.
• Oversee use of 3rd party logistics such as courier and trucking service providers.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
• Reports to owners of the company.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong decision-making skills. Able to formulate the right questions to arrive at the best decisions given incomplete information.
• Strong attention to detail. Able to identify patterns and anomalies in data.
• Able to independently prioritize work and activities given a set of goals.
• Enjoys communicating with people in verbal and written form.
• Enjoys learning new things and actively seeks opportunities to improve procedures.
• Leadership - Strong interpersonal skills, leading teams with empathy. A natural mentor.
• Enjoys solving problems.

Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of applied experience in the following:

• Inventory forecasting, which requires proficiency in mathematics, UOM conversion, calculating rates of inventory depletion, consideration of additional factors such as purchasing lead times, seasonality, and promotions while planning.
• Working collaboratively across teams including communication with sales teams.
• Analytical skills, which requires applied experience solving problems and modelling outcomes with Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Experience with point-of-sale, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Experience with logistics such as booking and scheduling trucking services.