The day to day:

• Ensure uninterrupted production flow by maintaining consistent material availability through proactive purchasing and supplier coordination.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with MRP requirements, expediting shipments when necessary to meet production schedules.
• Analyze MRP reports to review quantities, lead times, and delivery requirements for all raw materials and packaging items.
• Execute and maintain purchasing documentation, including import/export forms, shipping records, and purchase order files, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Support ERP (IFS) system efficiency by participating in system upgrades, creating and maintaining part numbers, and ensuring accurate pricing, specifications, and supplier data.
• Monitor ingredient shelf life to minimize waste and prevent material write-offs through timely replenishment and rotation strategies.
• Perform daily system checks for open POs, potential shortages, and late deliveries, taking corrective actions to avoid production delays.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Planning teams to coordinate freight arrangements, track shipments, and develop contingency plans to secure on-time delivery.

Supporting the Businesses in making better decisions by:

• Providing data-driven recommendations to Schedulers regarding purchase quantities, potential material shortages, and optimal ordering timelines.
• Ensuring the ERP system (IFS) is continuously updated with accurate and current information, including confirmed and revised delivery dates.
• Proactively communicating with Schedulers about supplier lead time constraints, shipment delays, or any risks that may impact planned production runs.

Effectively manage the cost of materials purchased by:

• Collaborating with the Procurement Specialist to review current and forecasted material demand prior to contract negotiations or renewals.
• Resolving price discrepancies and ensuring invoices are reviewed and approved accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining up-to-date ingredient and packaging pricing in the ERP system whenever vendors release new price lists or changes occur.
• Processing non-conformance claims for defective or non-compliant materials and securing credit or compensation from suppliers as appropriate
• Reconciling inventory levels and ensuring minimum stock requirements are maintained at co-manufacturing facilities.

Preferred background:

• Post-Secondary education in the field of Purchasing or Supply Chain management. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent Excel knowledge, Power-point and Word experience.
• Experience within a purchasing environment and or CPG experience

Notes:

• This opportunity will offer a base salary between $65,000 - $77,000 with a 10% bonus
• We are three days a week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) in Richmond BC