Coordinator, Materials Management

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

Responsible for the physical movement, staging, kitting, and delivery of cannabis products and packaging materials throughout the warehouse and production floor, the Coordinator, Materials Management ensures the right materials reach the right place at the right time to support uninterrupted production. Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials Management & Distribution, this role operates in a fast-paced, regulated environment and requires strict adherence to Health Canada regulations, GMP, and GPP standards at every step.

• Pick, kit, and stage cannabis biomass and packaging materials for production runs based on work orders and production requests, ensuring materials are ready ahead of scheduled start times
• Replenish production line-side materials during active runs, monitoring consumption and proactively preventing production downtime
• Process end-of-run material returns from the production floor with accurate counts, documentation, and WMS transactions
• Handle material transfers between warehouse zones and production staging locations, ensuring all movements are system-recorded and physically verified

• Receive inbound shipments of raw materials and packaging components, counting products and verifying against packing slips and purchase orders
• Inspect incoming goods for damage or discrepancies; record shortages, reject damaged materials, and report issues to the Team Lead
• Execute put-away of received materials using WMS-directed workflows and proper storage protocols (temperature, humidity, security, material segregation)
• Support outbound shipping activities including picking finished goods, preparing shipping documentation, and validating shipment contents against orders

• Execute all material movements (picks, put-aways, transfers, staging, returns, adjustments) accurately in the WMS/ERP system using handheld scanners
• Complete all system transactions in real time as materials are physically moved to maintain live inventory visibility across the facility
• Support cycle count execution in assigned areas and assist Inventory Control with variance investigation and resolution

• Coordinate daily with production and planning teams to align kitting priorities with schedule changes and material requirements
• Communicate material availability issues, delays, or shortages to the Team Lead and production contacts promptly
• Respond to ad hoc material requests from production (rush orders, line changeovers, rework materials) with urgency and accuracy

• Handle all cannabis products in strict compliance with Health Canada regulations, the Cannabis Act, GMP requirements, and GPP standards
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO protocols for all material picks; verify lot numbers, quantities, expiry dates, and QA release status before staging
• Maintain proper material segregation between cannabis product categories and between released, quarantined, and held inventory
• Follow all workplace health and safety protocols, including PPE usage, forklift and pallet jack operating procedures, and hazard reporting

• Support training of new team members on material handling procedures, WMS transactions, safety protocols, and GMP practices
• Contribute to team KPIs including staging on-time rates, pick accuracy, inventory accuracy, and safety metrics
• Participate in 5S activities, workplace organization initiatives, and continuous improvement projects as assigned

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