At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role:

This position will ensure availability of manufactured & procured products into Regional Distribution Centers to satisfy regional customer requirements.   Working within the Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) group, the position is accountable to use a companywide integrated plant scheduling and procurement tool to provide production planning, finished goods procurement, and materials coordination services.    Position will involve managing inventory and plant scheduling functions and therefore must have demonstrated understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.   A highly interactive role in the organization, requiring effective facilitation of inter-department, analysis and problem solving within the Saputo supply chain. 

Salary: $65,010 - $85,320

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training*

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

Vacation upon hire

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer contribution

Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

Paid Parental Leave program

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs (SALARIED ONLY)

Organized activities for employees and their families  

Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

Ensure the Distribution Center(s) have the Right Product, in the Right Quantity, at the Right Time.

Maintain on-going and effective working relationships with local/regional management (Production, Warehouse & Delivery, Sales, Forecasting, Customer) and SCO group.

Monitor the inventories of all finished goods, ingredients and packaging materials, and continuously replenish them to the optimal levels.

Maintain and manage the relationships with National purchasing group, and all suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials.

Provide production schedules/orders to the plant, monitor production order fulfillment, and act accordingly with the plant to maintain the fulfillment at the acceptable level.

Work with National Transport group to assist coordination of interbranch movement of finished goods.

Responsible for the effective administration of all purchase orders and invoices.    (Finished goods, ingredients and packaging materials).

Coordinate ordering and stock levels during product introductions/de-listing to minimize shortages/disposals.

Root cause planning issues creating shortages or disposals are identified and immediately corrected. Timely escalation of product supply issues.

Continuously analyze and implement improvement in local supply chain to reduce cost, improve service.

Effective facilitation of interdepartmental projects and teams.

Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards.

Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Purchasing designation or relevant experience

University degree in Supply Chain or a related field a benefit

SAP experience would be an asset

Excellent computer skills necessary

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven team player, with strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate track record of effective problem solving and decision making

Proficiency in current position

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  We support employment equity.  Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.    

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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.