Purchasing And Inventory Control Manager

Title: Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Based at: Mucci Pac Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which will include Saturdays, and possible Sundays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work in conjunction with Packaging Development Manager, Sales & Marketing to source and develop new packaging formats
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids with suppliers
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory flow, reduce waste and develop appropriate min/max levels
• Prepare and present reports regarding market conditions and organizational spend to Senior Management
• Update Senior Management on any current or foreseeable inventory issues
• Ensures storage and inventory control are performed in an efficient manner
• Manage Direct and Indirect Spend categories which include Corrugate, Resin (Trays, Films, Bags), Labels and MRO supplies
• Capital Equipment Sourcing
• Lead and Manage Team of 7 employees consisting of Buyers and Inventory Clerks

Qualifications:

• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel)
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a management role with Purchasing and Inventory Control
• Must have strong time management skills with an emphasis on meeting deadlines
• Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• PMAC Certificate and/or C.S.C.M.P. Designation preferred/considered an asset
• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills
• Strong negotiation skills to effectively negotiate with Suppliers

Physical Abilities: As our facilities are temperature controlled to approximately 55°F or 13°C, must be able to work in that environment occassionally.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.