Roles & Responsibilities:
- Execute MRP for materials and issue purchase orders to ensure material availability for Operations and Maintenance.
- Reviews production schedules and maintenance work order needs against inventory levels and storage capacity in order to plan inbound bulk materials to meet operational needs
- Expedites with suppliers or explore alternative solutions to mitigate any know material shortages
- Communicates any known or potential material shortages delays or issues, while also working to develop solutions with suppliers and internal resources.
- Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to report issues and status
- Maintains files such as inventory records and delivery performance reporting in order to identify trends and seek opportunities for improvement in overall service
- Records complaints and takes action to resolve, as needed, should quality or delivery failures occur
- Manages the transition of components related to reformulations, redesigns, new product introductions, and item discontinuation.
- Support and manager MP2 process for the Maintenance Department
- Interacts with R&D, Procurement, Scheduling, Sales Planning, Suppliers, and Category Planners to plan and execute smooth transition plans
- Maintains target inventory levels by monitoring inventory levels and appropriately recommends cost-reducing inventory actions to management
- Support Corporate Procurement Managers in the implementation of any Divisional or Plant Cost Savings initiatives
- Review and assist to resolve invoicing discrepancies in SAP via either MRBR or VIM
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of manufacturing planning/procurement-related experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, analytical and organized
- Computer proficiency – Order Entry, Information Management in ERP systems, Microsoft (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Experience with SAP is an asset
- Experience with Tetra Pak packaging material is an asset
