Inventory & Material Replenishment Manager

**Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time**

Champion Petfoods is expanding We are excited to announce we are looking for an Inventory & Material Replenishment Manager to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, **_To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime_**,** provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

**Here’s the scoop - Summary**

**What a typical day looks like**
- Set a clear vision for the team, define success, and provide clear prioritization.
- Attract, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse team.
- Drive winning results by allocating time and resources to the most important things, making fast data-driven decisions, and taking extreme ownership of outcomes.
- Inventory Management: Manage and track inventory levels, ensuring materials are available to meet demand without creating excess stock.
- Material Replenishment: Develop and implement strategies for timely material replenishment based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and historical trends.
- Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Forecasting & Demand Planning: Analyze historical sales and inventory data to forecast future demand, adjusting inventory levels as necessary.
- Order Management: Oversee the ordering process for raw materials, finished goods, and other inventory items to ensure timely order placement and avoid stockouts.
- Reporting & Analysis: Generate and present reports on inventory levels, stock turnover, order status, and material replenishment. Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve processes.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess inventory and replenishment processes for efficiency, proposing and implementing improvements to optimize costs and inventory turnover.
- Stock Audits: Lead and participate in periodic inventory counts and audits to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flows.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations related to inventory control and materials management.
- Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Address supply chain disruptions or inventory-related issues promptly to minimize operational impact.

**What you'll bring**
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, CIPS) are a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in inventory management, material replenishment, or supply chain operations. Experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry is an asset.
- 3-5 years of experience leading teams and empowering frontline accountability of actions, roles and responsibilities.
- Strong proficiency with inventory management software (e.g., M3, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels based on data insights.
- Strong capacity to analyze inventory reports and make data-driven decisions.
- Familiarity with supply chain management principles and best practices.
- **Travel**: Ability to travel for 2-3 weeks per quarter.

**What can you expect from Champion?**
- **Safety**: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
- **Earnings**: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
- **Industry Competitive Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
- **Continuing Education**: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
- **Quality**: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
- **Other Perks**: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more

What are you waiting for? Join the pack

**Come as you are.**

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