Material Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary:
The Material Supervisor is responsible for overseeing locomotive and railcar inventory and warehouse management.

The incumbent communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and monitors important Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including inventory stock-out scenarios, assets held for material status, days lost, material cost trending, and inventory levels.

The position is responsible for material, operations and compliance management.

Main Responsibilities:
Material Management

Oversee all material movements including requests, orders, picks, counts, packs, inspection, stores, returns, etc.
Handle cycle and demand counts, and validate reconciliation reports
Report on assets held for material, days lost on assets due to material reduction and elimination of stock out scenarios
Maintain inventory levels below threshold communicated by Material Planning leadership team

Locomotive Warehouse and Railcar Material Management

Supervise, plan, and participate in daily locomotive warehouse and railcar material including the standardization of inventory management documentation
Handle repairable and exchange core return processes and financial compliance
Communicate with shopfloor management (e.g. Planning and Forecasting, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, and other stakeholders)

Compliance Management

Provide input into staff administration including payroll, staff actions, and job bulletins
Ensure adherence to CN safety standards, manage safety inspections, service logs, warehouse safety job briefing books (WSJB), and related maintenance

Operations Management

Supervise coordination of in

- and out-bound material logistics, including preparing, tracing, and expediting

Oversee shipping and processing of cores, repair and return items, and warranty items per Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) and Core Pool requirements
Organize and manage physical warehouse
Leverage utilization of technology and ensure members are using mobility devices
Consolidate, optimize and implement 5 S and 6S processes and policies throughout all locations

Working Conditions:
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role must be physically able to conduct shop visits and inspections.

Requirements:

Experience

Supply Chain

Minimum 3 years of Supply Chain experience including 3 PL and 4 PL and other logistic channels to optimize ontime delivery

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent, or 5 years of Warehousing Management or equivalent

Competencies

Time management
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience Excellent interpersonal communication, planning and problemsolving skills.
Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done
Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Inventory Management platforms
Proficient knowledge of Materials, Warehousing and Inventory Management, along with Procurement and Supply Management procedures
Ability to collect and analyze data from multiple sources and platforms
Knowledge of CN's network as well as CN's Transportation and Mechanical departments
Proficient in material management, procurement strategies, and policies including warehouse and inventory management

Organizational Impact:

Decision Making & Impacts

The Material Supervisor works with the Material Manager to modernize and transform the Prairie Regions warehousing and inventory management to reduce overall carrying and holding cost, assets held for material events and locomotives and rail cars dwell.

The incumbent is responsible for modifying work schedules and authorizing various shipments of materials based on internal customers' needs. The role develops and establishes a consistent warehousing and inventory management procedure across its material management operation.

The incumbent supports the Prairie Regions mechanical operation by reducing the number of locomotives and rail cars held for materials, ensuring stock availability, and standardizing on warehouse management processes.

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Level of Interaction/Influence