Company Summary

Position Summary

Shift

Work Location

Reporting

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

• Collaborate with Production and Supply Chain teams to ensure flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals.
• Ensure that customers’ orders are fulfilled on time and with the correct quantities of products.
• Work with Supply Chain team to adjust inventory plans and resolve stock-outs or overstock situations.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical forecasting methods.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Partnership and Production teams to gather input and align on demand forecasts.
• Participate in the S&OP process to ensure alignment between forecasted demand and production/supply plans.
• Collaborate with Partnership both annually and quarterly to forecast levels and build models that predict demand and provide demand insights to support business strategies and decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and customer service.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the demand planning process.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to management on demand forecasts and accuracy, inventory levels, and supply chain performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Proactively seek ways to reduce waste, improve lead times, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Key participant into cross-functional development of forecast improvement processes, tools, and systems.

• Provide support to Supply Chain Director to plan and execute all purchasing processes.
• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Stay current with internal and external factors impacting procurement function.
• Execute the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures, standards and strategies.
• Propose alternative arrangement in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
• Recommend cost-savings alternatives for Director of Supply Chain’s review and or considerations.
• Execute and process claims against suppliers. Ensure the accurate processing of all debits or damages, chargebacks and transfers based on Company policies and procedures.
• Source potential suppliers and maintain strong relationship with current ones.
• Analyze and evaluate vendors and/or suppliers’ performance to improve purchasing process.
• Identifies varied sources of materials and evaluates standards for new products to assist team requirements and achieve material needs of the organization.
• Sustains continuous contact with vendors by maintaining comprehensive descriptions of products and current prices.
• Assist supervisor in acquiring knowledge of purchasing methods, market factors, reporting procedures, departmental procedures, regulatory needs and accounting principles to facilitate purchasing operations.
• Generate, review and track purchase order status for all materials.
• Oversees material flow to support planning production schedules based on inventory levels.

• Support the maintenance of ERP, worksheets, lists, and databases.
• Follow all applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain safety, quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Additional

• Documentation support when necessary
• Year end inventory counts (October – November) fiscal counts are required.
• Participate in and further the Company’s health & safety program.
• Report equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Report quality deficiencies immediately.
• Other related duties.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or a related field.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience in the food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, economics, or related field.

Skills

• Willingness to learn.
• Basic proficiency in mathematics (adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing).
• Basic proficiency in using computers.
• Basic proficiency in using the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and draw meaning conclusions.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting methods and tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and demand planning software.
• Strong time management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Abilities

• Lift a minimum of 10 kg.
• Work independently on assigned duties.
• Balance a variety of competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Health

• Must be in good health with no communicable diseases or dust allergies.
• Must wear approved non-slip safety shoes.
• Must follow appropriate gowning procedure before going into production area.
• Follow health & safety regulations.

Benefits