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At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

This position will ensure availability of finished goods, packaging, ingredients and materials into plants/Regional Distribution Centers to satisfy finished goods requirements out of our Brandon and Saskatoon facilities. Working within the Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) group, the position is accountable to procure from suppliers in order to accommodate production requirements of finished goods. Position will involve managing inventory remotely and therefore must have demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain principles. A highly interactive role in the organization, requiring effective facilitation of inter-department, analysis and problem solving within the Saputo supply chain.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards
• Timely communication and escalation of supply issues
• Coordinate ordering and stock levels of intermediate goods during product introductions/de-listing to minimize shortages/disposals
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure the Distribution Centers have the right products, in the right quantity, at the right time
• Responsible for the effective administration of all purchase orders and invoices
• Monitor the inventories of finished goods, ingredients, packaging and materials, and continuously replenish them to optimal levels
• Continuously analyze and implement improvement in local supply chain to reduce cost, improve service
• Work with other regional Procurement Coordinators to fair share and balance inventories as needed
• Work with National transport group to assist coordination of interbranch movement of packaging / materials / ingredients as required
• Maintain and manage the relationships with National purchasing group, SCO group, plants and external suppliers

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Proven team player, with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in current position
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Purchasing designation or relevant experience
• SAP experience would be an asset
• Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• University degree in Supply Chain or a related field a benefit
• Demonstrate track record of effective problem solving and decision making
• Excellent computer skills necessary

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Saputo products at a discounted price
• Competitive salaries
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.