Supply Chain Coordinator

**Who we are**:
Founded in 1960, Grand Valley Fortifiers specializes in the formulation, manufacture and sale of high quality, leading-edge mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers. We create opportunities for livestock & poultry farms to be more profitable by providing innovative products, programs and services which lower feeding and livestock producers costs, maximize animal performance, and increase nutritional and commercial value of our customers products; meat, milk and eggs.

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What you’ll do: *
- Oversee inventory management and replenishment inclusive of inbound ingredients and inbound finished goods
- Maintain positive relationships with GVF partners and suppliers
- Establish future relationships with potential partners and suppliers
- Complete daily verification of current on-hand inventory using our ERP inventory system and some external tracking tools (Power BI)
- Analyze and determine replenishment order requirements and transportation schedules
- Monitor and track inventory levels monthly to ensure optimal ownership
- Complete administrative tasks such as creating purchase orders using the ERP system
- Work closely with GVF’s Purchasing, Nutrition and Sales teams
- Continuously monitor stale material and clean up old stock
- Determine the most cost-effective method of inbound transportation of ingredients and monitor savings created through this evaluation
- Develop and manage the third-party trucking network by researching potential partners, establishing and securing relationships, creating a RFQ process and tracking system

**Your background includes**:

- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Sales, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field
- 2 + years working experience in purchasing, logistics or a similar role
- In-depth knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
- A high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power BI, Outlook, Word, Excel), and an ability to quickly learn new software and processes
- Experience with ERP Software for Contracts, Inventory and Purchasing
- Experience working in a HACCP/Feed Assure environment is an asset
- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills

**Working with us**:
This is a permanent, full-time in-person position that will be based out of our production facility at 486 Main Street in Cambridge, Ontario. Typical work hours for this position are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. There may be times where you will be required to work outside of these standard hours. In addition to a competitive starting wage and vacation, you’ll also be eligible for generous benefits and RSP matching.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best-in-class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

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How we behave: *
- **Passion.** Serving Customers Innovatively & Well.
- **Humble Confidence.** Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
- **Integrity.** Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
- **Professional.** Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
- **Caring.** With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

**About the GVF Group of Companies**:
Founded in 1960, the GVF Group of Companies continues to expand its products, services and geographic reach through Grand Valley Fortifiers, Fortified Nutrition, Direct Source Commodities, Farmers Depot, True Foods & Kindred Farmers and Valley Feeds. The GVF Group continues to produce high quality, cutting edge macro premixes and services across Canada, the U.S and Internationally. Headquartered in Cambridge Ontario, we are a proud Canadian and family owned and operated company with an amazing team across the country. With over 170 employees in our offices, manufacturing plants, and on hundreds of family farms daily, meeting with customers or delivering product, everyone is a key and integral part of our team.