Packaging Inventory Analyst

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for all aspects of our packaging materials inventory accuracy and supplier quality. Through diligent focus, this position ensures that we have the required packaging materials available as our operations team produces our products.

Conestoga Meats is a leader in the meat industry, known for innovation and a forward-thinking approach. We prioritize our employees, safety, and the use of automation. Our state-of-the-art facility sets us apart from others in the field. As we continue to grow and expand, we look forward to many exciting developments ahead. Join us and be part of a company that values excellence and progress!

• Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses

• Ensure accurate packaging materials inventory
  • Monitor daily packaging inventory levels and work with the Purchasing team and suppliers to address any shortages, preventing any disruptions to production
  • Provide backup coverage for the co‑op role, supporting weekly inventory count activities at the distribution center
  • Produce weekly Packaging usage cost and inventory value based on counts and distribute
  • Coordinate with Inventory Control Coordinators to ensure weekly packaging inventory counts are completed accurately and prepared for Monday reporting
  • Conduct regular inspections of the distribution center to identify and evaluate unused boxes, coordinate the removal of obsolete items, and ensure efficient space utilization for incoming stock
  • Identify and implement process improvements to eliminate repetitive errors
  • Oversee traceability of packaging materials (i.e. identify production times for customer complaints, assist with product hold reporting)
  • Investigate any concerns around packaging tares and provide direction to QA, Operations & Sales for follow‑up, based on results (i.e. customer credits)
• Purchasing and distribution of packaging materials
  • Place purchase orders for corrugate requirements and manage changes to POs
  • Direct the Shipping team on truck routing for daily cardboard pick‑ups and provide stocking plan (by location) for packaging materials stored at our distribution center
  • Coordinate adjustments to schedule based on changes to production plan and monitor aged packaging inventory, notifying Sales of pending aged product
  • Organize and facilitate bi‑weekly packaging change meetings involving Sales and Production to align current project status, address challenges, and prepare for upcoming projects
  • Ensure all artworks and specifications are accurately updated, organized, and maintained in a shared file system for cross‑functional access
  • Coordinate vendor deliveries, eliminate, and/or minimize back orders, and ensure timely receipt of deliveries in CSB
  • Develop and distribute weekly corrugate pickup schedules to the Shipping Department to support efficient shipping operations
  • Conduct impact analysis for new box introductions, including SKU and financial implications, and communicate findings to cross‑functional teams to support informed decision‑making
• Vendor & Supplier Quality Management
  • Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies – including follow‑up with Purchasing team, Shipping & supplier, as required
  • Key point of contact with suppliers for all packaging materials, including quality issues, pricing, etc.
  • Coordinate trials for new packaging materials and act as key point of contact for all internal communications around changes
  • Monitor supplier quality and support quarterly vendor review meetings to…