Packaging Inventory Analyst

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for all aspects of our packaging materials inventory accuracy and supplier quality. Through diligent focus, this position ensures that we have the required packaging material available as our operations team produces our products. Why Work at Conestoga Meats? - Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department - Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts - Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire) - Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service - Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service - Floater day given on top of vacation days - Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages - Discounts on quality pork products - Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources) - Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games) - BBQ's and wellness programs - On-site training and company provided equipment - Employee scholarship program and English courses KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure accurate packaging materials inventory - Monitor daily packaging inventory levels and work with the Purchasing team and suppliers to address any shortages, preventing any disruptions to production - Complete weekly packaging counts at our Cambridge Distribution Center (Friday) - Produce weekly Packaging usage cost and inventory value based on counts and distribute (Tuesday) - Work with Inventory Control Coordinators to complete weekly packaging inventory counts and input into our ERP system. (Friday) Purchasing and distribution for packaging materials - Place purchase orders for truckload volume cardboard requirements - Provide direction to Shipping team for routing trucks for daily pick-ups of cardboard (through order routing in ERP system) - Coordinate adjustments to schedule based on changes to production plan - Act as the key point of contact for changes to purchase orders - Provide Shipping team with stocking plan (by location) for packaging materials stored at our distribution center based on volumes and expected inventory levels - Monitor inventory for aged packaging material and advise sales of pending aged product - Coordinate with suppliers to plan for inventory builds for holiday volume - Source alternative packaging suppliers to meet internal & external customer needs - Negotiate with current and potential suppliers for best pricing/quality/customer service & performance Monitor supplier quality for packaging materials - Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies - including follow-up with Purchasing team, Shipping & supplier, as required - Key point of contact with suppliers for all packaging materials, including quality issues, pricing, etc. - Coordinate trials for new packaging materials and act as key point of contact for all internal communications around changes - Monitor supplier quality through deviation logs and ensure corrective actions and credits from suppliers are received Manage vendor inventory - Manage all vendor inventory for packaging materials (i.e. Cryovac, labels, cardboard, etc.). - Provide direction to supplier for replenishment of inventory, based on current usage - Coordinate required adjustments to inventory levels with suppliers Packaging traceability - Oversee traceability of packaging materials (i.e. identify production times for customer complaints, assist with product hold reporting) - Investigate any concerns around packaging tares and provide direction to QA, Operations & Sales for follow-up, based on results (i.e. customer credits) Support Purchasing Team with other duties, as assigned - Cover vacation schedules - Lead purchasing projects, as assigned - Support other team members to ensure the group provides exceptional service to our internal customers Other Tasks - Follow the Conestoga WAY in the way you work with others - Identify and implement process improvements to eliminate repetitive errors - Participate in a minimum of one RFQ/RFP each year QUALIFICATIONS: - Post-secondary education preferred - Previous distribution/warehouse experience is considered an asset - Intermediate knowledge of computer system (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) - Strong ability to prioritize workload and work independently - Attention to detail - Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement - Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment KEY COMPETENCIES: Accountability and Initiative - Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments - Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done Service Excellence - Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external Communicating with Clarity - Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps r