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This role owns warehouse readiness, ensuring equipment, systems, layout, and supporting processes are in place and functioning effectively to support execution.\nThe position manages WMS configuration and system integrity, including slotting strategy, bin management, and data accuracy, while coordinating with internal support functions and external providers to proactively resolve issues that impact operational performance and flow.\nResponsibilities:\nOwn warehouse operational readiness, ensuring equipment, facilities, layout, and supporting processes are in place and functioning to enable safe, efficient execution.\nManage WMS configuration and system integrity, including slotting strategy, bin management, and data structures that drive efficient warehouse flow.\nCoordinate maintenance and equipment availability, partnering with internal teams and external providers to ensure preventive maintenance and timely resolution of issues.\nIdentify and resolve system, facility, and process constraints, proactively addressing issues that impact throughput, safety, or execution stability.\nAct as the primary liaison with support functions (IT, Facilities, Engineering) to prioritize and drive resolution of operational support requirements.\nEnsure alignment between system design and physical operations, working closely with Operations Managers and Supervisors to maintain flow and minimize disruption.\nMaintain data integrity and support operational reporting, ensuring accurate system inputs to support decision-making and performance tracking.\nDecisions-Making and Scope:\nDefine and adjust warehouse system configuration, including slotting strategy, bin structures, and layout changes to support efficient flow\nPrioritize maintenance, equipment, and facility-related work, ensuring readiness to support safe, uninterrupted operations\nApprove and coordinate system and process changes impacting warehouse flow, in alignment with Operations Managers\nIdentify and act on system, facility, and process constraints, determining corrective actions to improve throughput and stability\nEscalate major system, facility, or capital-related issues that impact operational performance beyond site-level control\nLeadership Responsibilities\nLead and coordinate cross-functional support efforts, ensuring alignment between IT, Facilities, Engineering, and external providers\nDrive accountability for system accuracy, readiness, and process discipline, ensuring consistent standards are maintained across all support activities\nSet clear expectations for system configuration, data integrity, and facility readiness, ensuring operational needs are proactively supported\nPromote a structured, proactive approach to issue resolution, reducing reactive work and improving flow stability over time\nSupport a culture of continuous improvement, identifying system, layout, and process opportunities that enhance operational efficiency\nQualifications:\nEducation / Experience\nPost-secondary education in supply chain, logistics, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience\n3-6 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution centre, or operational support role\nExperience working with cross-functional teams (IT, Facilities, Engineering, vendors) in a support or coordination capacity\nOperational Capability\nStrong understanding of warehouse operations, including flow, slotting, inventory management, and material handling\nAbility to align system design, layout, and processes with operational requirements\nStrong problem-solving skills to identify system, facility, and process constraints and determine practical solutions\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and coordinate competing support activities\nTechnical Skills\nExperience with WMS platforms (SAP EWM/WM preferred), including system structure and configuration concepts\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools\nFamiliarity with warehouse system data (inventory, slotting, flow) and transaction accuracy\nUnderstanding of equipment and facility environments, including maintenance coordination\nOther Requirements\nStrong communication skills to translate operational needs into system, facility, and technical actions\nAbility to work in a warehouse environment with regular exposure to operations\nAvailability to support off-hours or operational support requirements as needed\nFamiliarity with safety standards and regulatory requirements in a warehouse environment\nSuccess Measures: \nOperational readiness of equipment and facility, including uptime, availability, and completion of preventive maintenance activities\nSystem accuracy and integrity, including alignment between WMS (SAP) configuration and physical warehouse setup (slotting, bin structure, inventory attributes)\nEffectiveness of slotting and layout, measured by improved flow, reduced handling, and minimized congestion or travel inefficiencies\nTimely identification and resolution of system, facility, and process issues, reducing operational disruptions and reactive fixes\nAlignment between system design and execution, evidenced by minimal rework, reduced errors, and smooth workflow across operations\nYou and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.\nUFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.\nA Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities. \nRecognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.\nWork-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.\nWe Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.\nDiversity Equity, and Belonging\nAt UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact .\nStay Connected\nFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates.\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. 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