Supply Chain Specialist
One Degree Organic Foods
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Direct
POSITION: Supply Chain Specialist REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager
We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Supply Chain team! Our Supply Chain Specialist will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.
OPPORTUNITIES
In this role, you will get a chance to share best practices and implement process improvements! You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people who are very collaborative, supportive, and enjoy a fair bit of fun at work.
HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…
DRIVE & MOTIVATION
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Supply Chain team! Our Supply Chain Specialist will be sourcing and purchasing ingredients for our delicious, plant-powerful products.
OPPORTUNITIES
In this role, you will get a chance to share best practices and implement process improvements! You will have experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people who are very collaborative, supportive, and enjoy a fair bit of fun at work.
HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…
DRIVE & MOTIVATION
- You are health-conscious and have values that align with One Degree
- You want to join a progressive family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities.
- You enjoy performing tasks that require a lot of organization, accuracy, and follow-up.
- You are looking to build your career in Procurement/Supply Chain field
- You have the ability to influence and manage change in a high paced environment.
- You have strong initiative and proven leadership abilities to manage through change confidently.
- You are a great communicator who can easily get along and work with different personalities.
- You have strong organizational and project management skills, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking skills.
- You are professional and solutions oriented.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- You have experience with lean manufacturing practices.
- You have strong negotiation skills with proven track record of cost savings.
- You have intermediate Excel skills.
- You have strong computer skills (Great Plains, Word, Outlook, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
- You have proven experience in a high-stress fast-paced environment, preferably in the food industry.
- You have 3 -5+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience in a manufacturing facility.
- You have experience purchasing packaging and food ingredients.
- You have knowledge of international trade and experience working with customs broker.
- You have post-secondary education in supply chain management.
- Champion procurement activities in a busy food production environment.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels, manage material requirements and associated logistics.
- Source food ingredients and packaging ensuring items purchased follow established policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoot with internal and external stakeholders on resolving issues such as pricing, delays, deliveries, quality and inventory.
- Negotiate and track contracts with suppliers providing analytical data and reports to support.
- May on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires.
- Ability to travel as needed to visit suppliers and attend industry events