Stores Supervisor - #447646

The Opportunity:Posting ID: 28139 Position Type: Regular City: Prince George, BC, Canada Location: Northwood Pulp

The Stores Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the storeroom at Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient inventory management to support both Maintenance and Operations. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in warehouse management, driving inventory optimization, procedural compliance, and the implementation of best practices in materials handling. In this role, you will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers while coaching and mentoring a team of hourly employees.

A day in the life of the Stores Supervisor includes:

• Leadership of the storeroom team, including training, coaching, and performance development
• Safety & Housekeeping
• Lead and participate in regular safety and crew meetings
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
• Supervision
• Monitor performance and productivity of staff
• Manage daily staffing, scheduling, and overtime to control operating costs
• Inventory and Warehouse Management
• Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, issue, transfer, and return of materials
• Verify inventory accuracy through transactions and cycle counts
• Review reorder levels and determine optimal procurement strategies (purchase, hold, cancel, transfer)
• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maximize value from disposal of surplus, scrap, and salvage inventory
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing new technologies and warehousing methods
• Supplier Management
• Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and service providers
• Explore opportunities for vendor-managed inventory and consignment options
• Collaboration
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operations to ensure inventory aligns with production needs
• Support planning and scheduling processes through timely materials availability
  

For this role you’ll come equipped with:

• Several years of experience in warehouse management, supervision, and supply chain logistics
• Strong knowledge of computerized inventory systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and business applications
• Understanding of supply chain principles, transportation regulations, and contract basics
• Previous experience in an industrial environment, with familiarity in asset management best practices
• Proven ability to manage inventory risk and drive efficiency
• Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics, or a related technical discipline is preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  
  

If you’re up for a challenge, there’s really no need to look any further. Click that Apply button today!

The salary range for this position is: $98,000.00-$122,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.