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Join Fresh Prep — a dynamic leader revolutionizing how Canadians experience food through sustainable meal kit delivery. As one of Canada's fastest‑growing companies and a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to making it easier for people to eat well and live better.

Our culture blends innovation with impact, and our accolades — including BC's Top Employers 2025, placement on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, and recognition as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies — reflect our dedication to customer experience and employee satisfaction.

Who You Are

• Reliable & dependable. You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.
• Self‑starter. You are comfortable owning a task from start to finish and you take the initiative to make continuous process improvements. You observe strict deadlines and hold yourself accountable for your deliverables.
• Collaborative team player. You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results‑oriented culture.
• Strong communicator. Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work as part of a team to ensure the Production Facilities have the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time.
• Create purchase orders using best practices to support the weekly and daily production plans.
• Communicate internally and externally with stakeholders, and ensure inventory availability for JIT production.
• Act as first point of contact for suppliers and internal warehouse and provide resolution for inventory and delivery issues.
• Support product lifecycle of promotional and stocked goods, ingredients and packaging materials from launch to ramp down ensuring availability and minimizing financial liability to the organization.
• Identify and elevate risk (inventory availability, supplier capacity, etc.) to team leader and support with analysis, recommendation and execution of solution.
• Identify appropriate SKU substitutions and provide documentation to support the cross‑functional approval process (Culinary, QA, Operations, Finance) while meeting all inventory delivery deadlines.
• Foster positive and effective working relationships with supplier network and internal teams.
• Support and maintain Fresh Prep quality standards and elevate risk and non‑compliance appropriately.
• Support root cause analysis and issue resolution for weekly KPI reporting (vendor invoices, credits, inventory discrepancies, stock write‑off, etc.).
• Actively support development and implementation of internal continuous improvement projects, individually and as part of a working team (cost savings, avoidance, supply‑chain efficiency, etc.).
• Maintain systems data accuracy and support new systems implementation.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in planning, buying, and inventory management, ideally in grocery, food service, or a related industry.
• Certificate/diploma in Supply Chain or a related field is a benefit.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of effective problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Consistent and effective attention to detail, maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with peers, cross‑functional teams, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in core purchasing functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Proficiency in both English and French is required to support procurement and production across Canada; proficiency in Mandarin is considered a strong asset.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid work arrangement with time split between working from home and from our Saint‑Laurent, QC facility.
• A Monday to Friday work schedule (either 7 am to 3 pm Eastern, or 8 am to 4 pm Eastern); the role includes some weekend and statutory holiday coverage (approx. 5 days per year).
• A competitive salary that recognizes your skills and experience.
• An energetic, inclusive workplace where your voice matters and your contributions drive real impact.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days.
• Exclusive food perks that let you experience our amazing products.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, encourages professional development, and supports work‑life balance.
• The opportunity to be part of a certified B‑Corporation making a tangible difference in sustainable food systems.

Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels; our goal is to be diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavor to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!

At Fresh Prep, we work with a variety of ingredients, including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy. Whether you’re in one of our corporate functions or within the production facility, you may be exposed to these ingredients. If you have concerns—especially around allergens or meat—please let us know during the hiring process.