Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the Purchasing and Material Planning & Inventory functions as well as Production Scheduling, Logistics and Shipping.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.

• Leads the overall integration of (1) Purchasing, (2) Material Planning, (3) Scheduling, (4) Warehouse/Inventory Control and (5) Logistics/Shipping to ensure the total acquisition cycle is managed and efficient.

• Regularly reviews existing (and/or launches) new Supply Chain workflows to ensure successful completion of all Supply Chain duties.

• Regularly reviews scheduling methods and provides suggestions in order to continuously improve scheduling system.

• Regularly reviews forecasting/demand analysis, ensuring processes and methods are followed.

• Accountable for ensuring that inventory levels for the plant are monitored closely. Review and address excess and obsolete and on hold inventories.

• Develop operational linkages between actual use of raw materials and replenishment.

• Provides recommendations to the team for balance and how to adjust production plan as appropriate to maximize production efficiencies.

• Analyze trends in supplier data/performance and identify opportunities to maximize profit, minimize costs, recommend value-added business solutions and determine potential areas for improvement and growth.

• Conducts quarterly supplier performance reviews for critical commodity suppliers.

• Conducts annual supplier survey to help calibrate efforts and maximize their contribution.

• Establish and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for the entire Supply Chain team and ensure that a program is in place to continuously monitor the performance and adherence of those procedures

• Establish metrics and translate into individual performance criteria and perform Supply Chain team evaluations

• Coordinate the preparation of reports as required by Sr. Management

• Work with the Controller in the preparation of annual budgets and action plans

• Lead the KPI process and continuous improvements that support the overall drive to lean operations within the Supply Chain

• Liaises with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Quality to ensure multi-disciplined resources are managed within the supply engagement cycle

Physical Demands

• May be required to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time.

• Will be required to engage in bending, stooping, squatting and ladder climbing.

• Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold.

• Must be able to work in tight or enclosed spaces

• May be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 kg or 50 lbs).

Health and Safety

• Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.

• Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.

• Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions.

• Report any damages of property and machinery.

• Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.

• Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace (covered during orientation – section 28 of the OHSA i.e. “Green Book”) and Comply with Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs.

Job Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role(s) in a manufacturing facility.

• Strong computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.

• Experience with SAP Batch Master will be an asset

• Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.

• Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and advanced coaching skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.

• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible.

• Strong mathematical, analytical, negotiating and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.

• Highly motivated, results oriented with an ability to multi-task

• Have thorough understanding of distribution/supplier/vendor networks

• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

• Understand marketing and product merchandising concepts

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Supply Chain: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person