Supply Chain/Materials Manager

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain / Materials Manager is responsible for managing packaging and indirect material inventories across all facilities. This position will manage all packaging co-ordinators, ensure minimum and maximum stock levels remain consistent, ensure proper rotation (FIFO) procedures. The position will require travel to other storage facilities, greenhouse and packhouse operations to provide a level of customer support as it relates to packaging supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize material flow and materials management within each facility.
• Manage the day to day operations of packaging and indirect inventory requirements including collaboration with the Purchasing and Planning departments to determine supply needs.
• Implement sustainable corrective action.
• Oversee weekly inventories and ensure checks against the MRP inventory are completed. Oversee the month end
• Address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and
• And year end counts and execute true ups against the system.
• Prepares and analyzes inventory reports to identify slow moving, surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Outline cost saving opportunities; determine strategies to reduce overall operating costs where applicable
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients and vendors.
• Manage a network of team members across multiple locations, hire and train staff when needed.
• Responsible for the control and inventory of returnable supplier containers.
• Determines space requirements for storage and oversee the organization of inventory to ensure proper rotation,
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.
• Oversee stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
• Ensure intercompany transfers and outside sales to Growers are completed.

Requirements:

• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• Solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time;
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related
• Analytical thinker with ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
• Exceptional project management skills; organized, strategic thinker, and financially responsible
• Accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERP software required; FAMOUS® preferred
• Superior verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
• Post Secondary required; Diploma or bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Influential leader able to motivate with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; hands-on leader with experience managing a diverse team across multiple facilities
• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience required; food manufacturing industry preferred

Working Conditions:

• The position will involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting for prolonged periods is required
• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required; ability and willingness to travel with out restrictions; must hold a valid passport, role oversees multiple locations
• Occasional work in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F or in a greenhouse where temperatures range from 90-100°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation