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About the Role

Responsible for leading the materials planning team to ensure operational and production continuity by overseeing all materials planning activities, inventory management, purchase requisitions & purchase orders, inbound materials shipments, and vendor performance management, to optimize materials costs in alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Use the Master Schedule to generate Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) for all components, packaging, and ingredients needed for production in the next 12 months.
• Share materials forecast with the Procurement team and key suppliers.
• Manage suppliers, including reviewing shorts, delays, and quality problems, and communicating challenges.
• Assess key suppliers' capacity and capabilities.
• Manage inventory for all materials.
• Work with logistics partners to optimize the utilization of available space.
• Ensure best use of available materials to avoid spoilage and expiry.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in COUPA.
• Demonstrate leadership competencies by creating a positive work environment and culture.
• Ensure proper onboarding and development of staff through induction, feedback, coaching, PDP dialogues, and corrective action.
• Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing required processes and representing the company with integrity during recruitment.
• Ensure completion of function compliance training and/or SOP training.
• Develop trusting cross-functional relationships and execute Employee Survey action plans.
• Lead by example upholding company values (RDQAS) and holding others accountable.
• Track vendor performance to ensure they meet Give and Go’s needs and highlight any instances where vendors are not performing as required to the procurement team for corrective action.

Requirements

• Completion of a college diploma in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in Supply Chain management, Materials Planning, Scheduling, S&OP, or Operations, preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Strong computer systems knowledge (MS Office, Excel, Access, ERP systems).
• Working knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement is an asset.

Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills)
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships
• Strong judgment, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients

Location

• North American

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience

Education Level

• College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related field

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Learning and growth environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged

About the Company

• Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family.
• We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.
• Our Consumer Brands include two-bite® brand, two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™.

Equal Opportunity

• Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.