Future Opportunities for Deployment Planner (12-month Contract)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Canada is seeking a candidate for a Supply Chain Management role. This position involves developing deployment plans, rebalancing inventory, and optimizing supply chain processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma in a related field and 1-3 years of experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in relevant technology.

Benefits

Product purchase program

Job related training and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Hybrid flexible work options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in Supply Chain experience required.
• Experience in Transportation/Distribution & Logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deployment of finished goods from production site to warehouses.
• Identify and address potential bottlenecks in the supply chain process.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze demand forecasts.
• Work with Distribution Planning to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Logistics and Transportation

Data Analysis

Communication and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Technology Proficiency

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree/Technical Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Supply chain management software

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Excel

Job description

What We Offer

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/Technical Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. APICS designation would be an asset.

Experience:

• 1-3 years in Supply Chain
• Experience in Transportation/Distribution & Logistics

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Supply Chain Management: A strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Inventory Management: Knowledge of inventory control, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization techniques.
• Logistics and Transportation: Familiarity with transportation modes, routing, and logistics operations to ensure efficient deployment.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data analysis tools and techniques to interpret supply chain data and make informed decisions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address supply chain deployment challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Project Management: Skills in planning, organizing, and managing deployment projects and schedules.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with supply chain management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Excel.
• Risk Management: Understanding of supply chain risk factors and the ability to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Continuous Improvement: A mindset for continuous improvement and the ability to implement process enhancements in the supply chain deployment process.

Responsibilities

Develop deployment plans for site production:

• Planning and coordinating the deployment of finished goods from production site to warehouses to meet customer demand.
• Identifying and addressing any potential bottlenecks or disruptions in the supply chain deployment process.
• Developing deployment strategies that adhere to site and warehouse capacity constraints for both storage and inbound/outbound capacity.
• Collaborating with various teams, such as site logistics, transportation, carriers and production, to ensure seamless deployment of finished goods.

Rebalancing of inventory:

• Monitoring inventory levels by warehouse and analyzing demand forecasts to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize excess inventory.
• Moving inventory from warehouse to warehouse to cover customer orders and expected demand.
• Working with Product Life Cycle to ensure seamless runouts of transitioning items.

Optimization:

• Working with Distribution Planning to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Analyzing supply chain performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment strategies