Supply Planner - Edmonton, Canada - Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc.

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.

Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of Role

This position will ensure availability of packaging, ingredients and materials into Regional Distribution Centers to satisfy finished goods requirements out of our Edmonton and Port Coquitlam facilities.

Working within the Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) group, the position is accountable to procure from suppliers in order to accommodate production requirements of finished goods.

Position will involve managing inventory remotely and therefore must have demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.

A highly interactive role in the organization, requiring effective facilitation of inter-department, analysis and problem solving within the Saputo supply chain.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Ensure the Distribution Centers have the right products, in the right quantity, at the right time
Responsible for the effective administration of all purchase orders and invoices
Monitor the inventories of all ingredients, packaging and materials, and continuously replenish them to optimal levels
Maintain and manage the relationships with National purchasing group, SCO group, plants and external suppliers
Work with National transport group to assist coordination of interbranch movement of packaging / materials / ingredients as required
Work with other regional Procurement Coordinators to fair share and balance inventories as needed
Coordinate ordering and stock levels of intermediate goods during product introductions/delisting to minimize shortages/disposals
Timely communication and escalation of supply issues
Continuously analyze and implement improvement in local supply chain to reduce cost, improve service
Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.'s quality standards
Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Purchasing designation or relevant experience
University degree in Supply Chain or a related field a benefit
SAP experience would be an asset
Excellent computer skills necessary
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven team player, with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision
Must be able to perform effectively in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrate track record of effective problem solving and decision making
Proficiency in current position

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate agreements
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Purchase option of company stocks
Group RRSP
Health and wellness program in the workplace
Assistance program for employees and their families
Saputo products at a discounted price

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business.

More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal.

Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy.

Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day