About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reporting to: Senior Supply Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders as required based on demand and reschedule and expedite as demand changes.

• Monitor vendor production schedules and vendor capacity to identify and plan for risk to delivery time and over-capacity situations.

• Master S&OP process, handle demand reviews and supply reviews.

• Manage multiple expectations while collaborating with cross functional teams.

• Foster new and existing business relationships by having a thorough understanding of customers’ needs.

• Manage planning and purchasing by using MRP functionalities.

• Ensure production teams consistently have sufficient ingredients, equipment, components process operations smoothly.

• Maintain dashboards.

• Coordinate with suppliers daily to secure products, discuss product orders updates, changes in delivery

• Observe all safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.

• Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.

• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• University degree or college diploma in supply chain or related field-required
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in demand & supply chain preferably within food manufacturing and/or beverages
• Demonstrated success in problem solving, and prioritizing demand planning strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at different levels
• Financial acumen and proven analytical and process skills
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Excel (Microsoft Suite of Applications, Dynamics AX), and instructional software
• Skill in organization, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.