Production Support Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Bunge

Bunge

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position will be responsible for the overall administrative support functions and local purchasing requests for the bills of materials ("BOM") at Bunge's Edmonton Packaging Facility.

This role will require routine presence on the production floor and interaction with operators and plant leadership.

Core Functions:

Create and send purchase orders within SAP
Communicate with vendors for order confirmations, shipping dates, package details, and readytoship dates
Arrange for shipping from vendors and fulfill the orders
Plan and perform physical inventory observations that support production planning and scheduling (ingredients, packaging, production supplies)
Coordinate transportation planning
Screen potential suppliers through basic Request for Information/Proposal process
Responsible for ensuring the facility has appropriate inventory levels of the bills of materials for production.
Review effectiveness of packaging material on production lines, communicate with operators on packaging deficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
Enter supplier complaints into Trace Gains
Identify, track, and report locally generated savings
Enter supplier complaints and corrective actions into Trace Gains
Review finished product inventory and determine production schedule requirements
Work closely with production scheduler to verify availability of products to limit shortages
Responsible for post goods issue and purchase receipts
Other duties deemed necessary by Supervisor/Manager

Skill/Experience Requirements:

Post secondary diploma or degree in business or technical discipline or minimum 2 years' experience in relevant field.
Minimum of two years relevant purchasing experience preferred
Basic accounting knowledge
Ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
Selfstarter with strong time management skills
Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in SAP, Excel, Outlook, and Word as well as basic computer functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
Versatility, flexibility, and analytical skills are essential

Bunge (

NYSE:
BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients.

Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe.

The company is headquartered in St.

Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled