Inventory Coordinator

**About TallGrass Natural Health**

At TallGrass Natural Health, our philosophy is to bring the highest quality natural health and well-being products to progressive retailers and consumers in a manner that upholds values of environmental and social responsibility. Building on strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers, we are committed to providing excellent customer service, expert logistics, and extensive education at both the retailer and consumer level. As a certified B-Corp, TallGrass must continually meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Our commitment to brand building is about more than just products
- we want to improve the health and wellbeing of our customers, our partners, our staff, and the planet. Some of the brands in our current portfolio: Botanica Health, AnneMarie Borlind, MegaFood, Host Defense, Innate Response, Manuka Health, Gabriel, Zuzu and Naturtint.

**Our Core Values**
- Celebrate - We work hard, play hard and laugh hard.
- See the big picture - We see, understand and care about the whole process.
- Build community - We nurture our relationships and ourselves.
- Follow through - We honour the trust people place in us.
- Show gratitude - We respect and appreciate everyone's contribution.
- Do good - We care about the health of all people and our planet.

**Job Summary/Mission**

The Inventory Coordinator ensures effective and efficient flow of goods across a complex and growing supply chain. They monitor sales and inventory data to allocate inventory, which allows TallGrass to efficiently produce and offer quality natural health and wellbeing products to consumers. It’s all about ensuring that that the right products are at the right place, at the right time; and that inventory discrepancies are addressed swiftly and appropriately. The Inventory Coordinator reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

**Outcomes/Critical Success Factors**
- Accurately and efficiently monitor inventory to reduce stock-outs at all fulfilment centers
- Coordinate transfers to/from facilities across Canada
- Work with team to effectively prioritize transactions, adjustments, inventory counts and logistics activities
- Update reports to aid in data management and analysis
- Develop relationships with existing warehouses, co-packers, and 3PLs, maintaining clear communication and working to resolve issues quickly
- Proactively address delays, opportunities, or other issues

**Competencies**
- Values aligned with TallGrass and our stakeholders
- Passion for the natural health industry
- Well-rounded knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes
- Proactive problem solving, focused on resolution and process improvement
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including SAP Business One
- Familiarity with 3PL and ecommerce fulfillment processes, including Amazon FBM and FBA
- Quick with the numbers (dates, dollars, inventory, averages, totals, timelines)
- Clear communicator (written/verbal)
- Self-motivated, ambitious, high achiever
- Process oriented, balanced by creativity/innovation
- Know when to follow instruction, take notes, ask questions.
- Know when to take risks, discover new things, try new processes, or start over
- Ability to adapt quickly to change, while staying focused on key priorities and strategies.
- Certificate or diploma in Operations Management, Inventory Management, Business Management Information Systems, or other relevant field is an asset
- Designation in inventory management, operations or supply chain is an asset

**Great Work Perks**
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from home during COVID
- Wellness program and health benefits
- Staff product allowance and discount
- Education assistance
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Profit sharing and savings plan
- Regular team socials and company events
- Dog-friendly office