Poppy Barley Job Openings
Warehouse Supervisor
Description
We're Hiring: Warehouse Supervisor (full-time)
Edmonton, AB
About Poppy Barley
Poppy Barley is a Canadian brand rethinking every step of the fashion industry—from design to factory relationships to the shopping experience. We create luxury, sustainable products at fair prices while being driven by our commitment to do better for people and the planet.
Your Purpose
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you manage Poppy Barley’s (PB) Edmonton warehouse and oversee day-to-day operations. You will provide leadership to our small warehouse team and work alongside your team in the warehouse - approximately 50% of your time assisting with warehouse tasks like fulfilment and replenishments. You will own daily operations which will require you to solve problems and communicate clearly across departments. Your position will have a direct impact on PB’s customer service and operational success.
Your Responsibilities
Warehouse Leadership
- Lead and manage the PB Warehouse, including staffing, scheduling, hiring and training of part-time employees
- Manage labour budget and warehouse metrics that measure success in warehousing and fulfilment, with the goal of team accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure weekly warehouse priorities are accomplished by the team and provide on-the-floor warehouse leadership
- Lead the reporting of monthly warehouse metrics to report on the team's performance.
- Manage inventory receiving and movement across locations, including but not limited to incoming shipments, freight coordination, replenishment to retail locations, backroom capacity and recalling inventory from retail locations.
Warehouse Work
- Complete day-to-day operations such as fulfilment, replenishment, processing returns, inventory counts, troubleshooting inventory issues and routing orders; communicate with relevant partners on daily operations and fulfilment
- Oversee the organization of the warehouse so that all operations can happen efficiently, safety standards are met, and processes are followed.
- Support the development and implementation of new procedures to optimize workflow and accuracy.
- Adhere to and execute all Company policies, procedures and practices, including signing, pricing, and loss prevention.
- All hands on deck: this is a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of team, and we're looking for someone who’s ready to jump in wherever needed to get the job done.
- This work is physical and includes lifting boxes, climbing ladders, packing shoes etc.
Operations Support
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations software systems
- Assist with onboarding and training of new software solutions for warehouse management or operational processes.
- Assist with operations projects and analysis such as shipping reviews, packaging forecasts, inventory reports, and generating replenishment reports
- Oversee 3PL performance
- Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders and couriers
Your Background and Strengths
- High school diploma and fluent in English
- Post-secondary education is an asset
- Proficient in Excel and Google Workspace tools such as Google Sheets
- 2+ years of work experience in a warehouse or retail environment with previous management and leadership experience
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, cross-functional team environment
- Motivated self-starter with good time management skills, who will understand the process flow and prioritize accordingly.
- This position requires you to mostly be in the office / warehouse Monday to Friday; some hours can be done on a flexible schedule and remotely if desired
What you can expect from us:
- A competitive salary, and a discount on our awesome product!
- Growth, advancement and opportunity within our rapidly growing company.
- Participation in an extended health and dental benefits package.
- Employer RRSP matching, up to $10,000 per year.
- Great co-workers and a fun working environment, including fun social and company events!
To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Esther Vara at esther@poppybarley.com by May 12, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Uniqueness is powerful. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. At Poppy Barley, we strive to create a PB team that is reflective of our communities. We believe different perspectives and experiences are powerful–and instrumental to rethinking our industry. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for people and the planet, you will fit our team.