Job Description

Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead
• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
• Benefits coverage for partners and kids
• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee beer credit
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Employee and family assistance program
• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position:

Warehouse Coordinator (Contract)

Location:

Vernon, British Columbia

Level:

Individual Contributor

Hiring Range:

52300

to

65300

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Coordinator (Contract) supports warehouse and distribution operations through a variety of administrative and coordination activities. This role is offered as an approximately 9‑month fixed‑term contract and collaborates closely with internal teams and third‑party logistics partners to support order delivery, inventory management, and related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead document processing and inter-org transfers (BOL creation, 3rd party communication/coordination)
• Organize and process customer product returns - Create Return Materials Authorizations (RMAs), process defective kegs (NCQ/NCCRS), and enter keg credits
• Coordinate and communicate shipments/deliveries with 3rd party carriers
• Receive and enter inbound and outbound loads in a Warehouse Management System (Apex) and Enterprise Resource Planning System (Oracle)
• Generate invoices for direct delivery orders
• Release orders from Oracle to Apex for shipment
• Prioritize orders in Apex for warehouse order assemblers
• Enter data for key metric performance reporting and consumable inventory counts
• Clerical/Administrative support and file management
• Inventory management: cycle counting, copack processing, inventory transaction analysis
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Post-secondary education in a related field considered an asset
• Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office programs; experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (eg. Apex) and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (eg. Oracle)
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of provincial liquor board or Government regulations considered an asset
• Previous experience working within a Unionized environment considered an asset
• Knowledge of local and out of town delivery areas considered an asset
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; able to write and format correspondence
• Time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving conflicting priorities with a high sense of urgency
• Accuracy and organization skills to maintain filing systems and basic databases
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions:

• Perform work in an office environment approximately 90% of the time; the remainder of time is spent in a warehouse environment
• On-site role
• Required to wear proper PPE to mitigate hazards associated with warehouse environment

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.