Northline Seafoods is a growing, innovative seafood processing company headquartered in the Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, WA seeking an Inventory Manager to join our team! POSITION OVERVIEW The Inventory Manager is an individual contributor role with a large opportunity for growth that will play a critical part in managing inventory across the supply chain, ensuring optimal stock levels, and maintaining accurate records to support operational excellence. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to oversee inventory accuracy and flow, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Inventory Management Monitor inventory levels across third-party cold storage facilities and secondary processing sites, ensuring accuracy and availability to meet customer demands. Support the maintenance, improvement and further development of inventory tracking systems, including reconciling discrepancies with customers, third-party providers and internal stakeholders. Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance with internal data standards as well as external regulating body requirements. Coordination & Communication Serve as the supporting liaison with third-party cold storage, transportation providers and co-processors for managing inventory transactions. Communicate effectively with internal teams, including Procurement, Production, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Sales and Finance to ensure inventory management & reporting aligns with business objectives. Data Analysis & Reporting Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize inventory levels, minimize waste, and reduce holding costs. Assist in the tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, turnover, and fulfillment rates. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline inventory processes and enhance visibility across the supply chain. Work with the Director of Supply Chain to implement best practices and new technologies for inventory management. Develop contingency plans for inventory-related challenges, including seasonal fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 3-5 years of inventory management experience, preferably in food processing, frozen goods, or a related industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., WMS, ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
Knowledge: Understanding of cold chain logistics, frozen seafood processing, and third-party logistics (3PL) management.
Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. High attention to detail and organizational skills. Key Competencies:
Results-driven mindset with a focus on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player capable of building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. An all-hands-on-deck attitude that not just functions but thrives in a fast-paced environment is a must. This is a growing company set to scale quickly. The scope of work for any team member can expand or contract on short notice to meet the immediate needs of the company. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with a pay range of $75,000-$80,000 DOE. Benefits include 4 weeks PTO, 8 paid holidays and medical/dental/vision.
Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates both in an office setting and in processing facilities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and scanners. Employee must be able to sit or stand at a computer and in the field for long periods of time. Must be able to independently lift up to 45 lbs. This position frequently visits our freezer barge and must be able to climb steep ramps and multiple levels of starts. This position will be exposed to wet and extreme cold environments and may need to navigate confined areas.
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.