JUNIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Location: Thunder Bay,Ontario, Canada Department: Supply Chain / Operations Reports To: Product Manager /Plant Manager Position Type: Full-Time Level: Junior Management Position Summary The Junior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing the company's overall day-to-day supply chain management including and not limited to; purchasing activities, logistics oversight, inventory planning and review, and other transportation related activities. This position will have a strong focus on the oversight of current logistics activities, management and reconciliation of purchase orders, maintaining accurate information within the company's ERP systems, and coordinating activities between purchasing, production, warehouse, logistics, suppliers, carriers, and customers. The successful candidate will be expected to work hands-on with the operational team, identify and resolve supply chain issues, maintain accurate records, and provide additional operational support and complete overflow tasks as required to ensure the business operates efficiently. Purchasing & Purchase Order Management · Create, modify, update, and reconcile purchase orders in accordance with company requirements. · Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect quantities, pricing, delivery requirements, freight costs, and applicable terms. · Maintain strong working relationships with current and prospective suppliers · Review purchase orders against supplier confirmations, invoices, records, and other supporting documentation. · Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies, including pricing, quantities, freight, and receiving differences. · Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order records. · Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding outstanding orders and expected delivery dates. · Assist with purchasing activities and supplier communication as required. · Escalate significant purchasing or supply issues to management. · Assist with obtaining quotations and evaluating supply options when required. · General familiarity of INCO Terms and shipping terms not a requirement but an asset. ERP & Data Management · Maintain accurate and timely information within the company's internal ERP and business management systems. · Create, update, and maintain purchase orders, inventory information, supplier information, shipping information, and other relevant system records. · Reconcile ERP information with physical inventory, receiving records, purchase orders, shipping documentation, and supplier invoices. · Identify and correct discrepancies within ERP records. · Ensure transactions and operational information are entered accurately and in a timely manner. · Generate and review reports from the ERP system to support purchasing, inventory, logistics, and management decisions. · Assist with improving the accuracy, consistency, and usability of supply chain information within the ERP system. Logistics Department Oversight · Provide day-to-day managerial oversight of the logistics department. · Track and monitor current inbound and outbound logistics activities. · Coordinate shipments, deliveries, pickups, carriers, and transportation requirements. · Ensure materials and finished products are moved efficiently and according to required schedules. · Work closely with warehouse and production personnel to coordinate shipping and receiving activities. · Monitor carrier performance, delivery schedules, freight costs, and service issues. · Follow up on delayed, damaged, incomplete, or otherwise problematic shipments. · Ensure appropriate shipping and receiving documentation is completed and maintained. · Assist logistics personnel with prioritization and problem resolution. · Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and redu…

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