It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Materials Manager is responsible for all aspects of inventory management and warehouse operations to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. They develop and implement warehouse operations systems, maintain accurate stock control systems, and manage inventory transaction processes.They are responsible for setting and driving strategy, reviewing workflow and staffing requirements, and assessing departmental performance. Through coaching, training, and evaluation, they motivate and manage the Materials team to meet company goals and policies. The Materials Manager also leads cross-functional projects, produces reports on inventory and warehouse status, and provides guidance and training to personnel while anticipating and resolving potential issues.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that the warehouse operates with maximum efficiency with customer satisfaction being the main objectiveSupervise, organize, direct, and train materials employees by establishing, monitoring and managing operational objectivesManages and monitors inventory transaction processes to ensure inventory accuracy and timeliness to company policiesDetermine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilitiesVerify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errorsDevelop warehouse operations systems determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, inbound and shipping processesCoordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of goodsCoordinate the generation of cycle count and physical inventory sheets and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the inventory countManage recycling and inventory disposal per Creation Technologies' policyAssist Finance and Procurement staff by reviewing and analyzing invoices as neededInspect material handling equipment, tools, and machinery regularly and monitor general maintenance as neededMaintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulationsDirectly manage employees including approve timecards and personal time off, performance evaluation, career progression planning, and employee recognitionMotivate, organize,



and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity goals are met or exceededSets and drives strategyReview and prepare workflow, staffing and space requirements, equipment design, and action plans, while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service standards are metAssess departmental performance in areas assigned, identify problems, develop and present effective solutionsCoach, manage, and evaluate performance of materials team personnel to meet company goals and policies including career progression and cross-functional skill developmentDemonstrates flexibility in developing systems that can be adapted to individual projects due to the nature and scope of work of Creation Technologies projects with varying quality assurance and documentation requirementsProvides feedback to their leadership on resources and training needs; proposes and implementssolutionsAudit receiving, shipping, material handling processes and procedures, shipments, receipts, etc.Coordinate and support the implementation of training, procedural documentation updates, and process improvementsLead cross-functional projects, process improvements and continuous improvement events to improve the performance of the Materials teamProduce statistical and information reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis regarding inventory and warehouse status including establishing metrics and targetsProvides guidance, training, and priorities to personnel in their daily work while working with them to resolve issues and anticipating potential problemsParticipates in global policy changes and continuous process improvements and initiativesUpdates policies and training materials as neededOther duties and responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: Required5 years' experience in warehouse/inventory management, physical inventory practices and procedures5 years' experience with leading hourly teams or equivalent experience/trainingUniversity or college degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in setting up MS Excel functions including creating and editing formulas, VLOOKUP, and PivotTablesAdvanced English business communications skills,



both written and verbalAbility to schedule and conduct meaningful meetingsStrong customer service focus (both internal and external)Must be very detailed oriented/organizational skillsBe flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with a dynamic business environmentAbility to manage and support staffing of multi-shift operationsProactive and with a sense of urgencyPreferredExperience managing inventory in the electronics industryAPICS CPIM CertificationIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is CDN $90,000 - $120,000 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers.Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it's our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That's why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work workplace where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it's rooted in everything that we do.

📌 Materials Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Creation Technologies
📍 Vancouver