Supply Specialist

7 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time

**The Opportunity**: As a member of the Procurement team, the Supply Specialist is responsible for optimizing inventory management of materials at our facilities to meet service level targets and minimize capital tied up in stock. This team member will also, facilitate new product launches and changes to existing products, minimize material write-offs, resolve issues relating to product delivery and supports cost savings projects. The Supply Specialist plays a key role in close collaboration with our Plants, Commercial Teams, Supply Chain teams, Sourcing Teams and the Supplier Community and is a highly valued member of the Procurement Operations and Governance Team.

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**:

- Analyze MRP demand signals to place outline agreements (contracts) with suppliers.
- Optimize inventory management by carefully balancing appropriate level of supply to allow flexibility, minimize overstock in keeping with our sustainability and financial goals
- Build strong supplier relationship to mitigate risks around undesired long / short inventory as well as resolving supply shortages, understanding the root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to manage day to day activities, request for quotes with suppliers, materials are set-up for ordering, extended to all relevant locations, and ensure goods are delivered to the plants to enable business continuity.
- Grow our brands by working in partnership with Commercial and Plant teams to facilitate new product launches, minimize risks and ensure new launch critical timelines are met.
- Work closely with sourcing team on cost savings projects, booking volume contracts, using tools to add agreements into SAP and learn how to negotiate with suppliers.
- Make continuous improvement recommendations that remove waste and add value to our existing processes.
- Obtain a practical knowledge of commodities & services supporting Maple Leaf’s manufacturing operations
- Develop an understanding of cost models supporting procurement processes enabling appropriate cash flow and profit enhancement recommendations

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Proficient procurement systems skills (ie. SAP competence, Ariba, Excel, MRP/ERP)
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, exercise good judgement and critical thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize time sensitive activities
- Strong oral & written communication skills
- Highly motivated to learn and grow, both personally and professionally
- Take initiative to increase process efficiency and drive cost out
- Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

**About Us**: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become t

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