Procurement and Inventory Manager

The Company: Peninsula Food Technologies Inc.

Corporate Office: 1 Northrup Cresent, St. Catherines, Ontario, L2M 7M3

Work Location: 1 Northrup Cresent, St. Catherines, Ontario, L2M 7M3

Start Date: As soon as possible

Type of Position: Permanent, Full time

Position Available: 1

Hours per Week: 40

Salary: $72,500 annually ($34.86 per hour) as per the median wage of NOC 12102 in Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula Region

Benefit:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Dental Care Plan, Health Care Plan, Vision Care Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Plan

The Role:

• The role of Procurement and Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services required by the company, as well as the management and optimization of inventory levels.

Language:

• English

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Office Administrative Certificate (preferred)

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check required

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Own vehicle

Work Condition and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment; Tight deadlines; Work under pressure; Attention to detail

Personal Suitability:

• Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Efficient interpersonal skills; Organized; Time management; Ability to multitask; Team plater; Flexibility

Experience and Specialization:

• 1-3 years of experience in inventory management
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database management and reporting tools.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, capable of fostering positive relationships with team members, clients, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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Detailed Skills and Duties
Responsibilities

• Analyze and determine appropriate raw material inventory levels based on customer requirement and market pricing/availability.
• Collaborate with buyer and production scheduler to maintain and implement materials purchase plan in accordance with actual customer demand.
• Manage oversea container shipments by actively evaluating forecast and collaborating with our sister companies located abroad.
• Develop and provide recommendations for contingency supply strategies, identify risks, potential liabilities, and forecast tolerance to ensure supply is met.
• Source, obtain, and evaluate competitive quotes for materials, equipment, supplies and services. Negotiate terms, pricing, and contract with all vendors and service providers.
• Maintain and build collaborative- and credible relationships with all vendors and service providers.
• Act as the main vendor contact for all issues regarding pricing discrepancies, quality, terms, and conditions, and timely deliveries.
• Maintain supplier rating system based on delivery, quality, and other attributes. Maintain and update Approved Supplier Price List.
• Work with finance team to ensure purchasing spend is within set budget.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet supply chain KPl’s such as: cost reductions, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, etc.
• Oversee and verify inventory accuracy and coordinate corrective actions. Actively review inventory status to identify and address slow moving material.
• Research and prepare report for market pricing and trend of key ingredients and commodities.
• Identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvemen1 as it relates to procurement, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Interview. hire and oversee training of’ new employees.
• Evaluate and implement cost savings programs

 

If you are interested in a Procurement and Inventory Manager position and would like to join and grow with Peninsula Food Technologies Inc., we encourage you to send us a CV/Resume in confidence to apply@penfoods.com

We thank all applicants who applied for the position; however, only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. As part of our standard recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening (credit, criminal, education & driver’s abstract) as a condition of employment. Thank you.