Specialized Buyer

Celtrade Canada Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Mississauga seeks a professional with at least a Bachelor’s degree in business or Supply Chain and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves managing supplier relations, overseeing inventory processes, and requires strong analytical and negotiation skills. A competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental and Life

RRSP, DPSP Matching Program

Education Support

Paid Sick Days

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience with DEACOM ERP System.
• Experience in managing over 2000 SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of MRP report and coordinate with suppliers.
• Handle issues related to supplier service and quality.
• Ensure timely goods transfer from warehouse.
• Review monthly demand forecast for inventory management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or Supply Chain

Tools

DEACOM ERP System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are proud to be a growing Company that recognizes its employees hard work and contributions, offers a comprehensive FREE employee benefits package, a matching RRSP program, along with paid sick days, and opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, we are a leading developer and manufacturer of quality private label food products with distribution across Canada, the USA, and South America.

Business and Work Address: 7566 Bath Rd, Mississauga, OntarioL4T 1L2

Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent, minimum 40 hours per week

Language: English

Compensation: $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended Health, Dental and Life
• RRSP, DPSP Matching Program
• Recognition Programs
• Education Support
• Expense Reimbursement (Safety Shoes)
• Service Recognition Awards
• Company events
• Paid Sick Days
• Free On-site Parking
• Uniform Provided
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Over Time Available as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily review of MRP report and work with Suppliers to determine a reasonable quantity and to coordinate the timing and means of delivery
• Handle any issues related to supplier service, such as poor product quality or delivery delays
• Find solutions to budget limitations, vendor errors, and other problems as they arise
• Daily review of tracking orders from supplier and follow up for discrepancy
• Ensure that the appropriate goods are transferred from 3rd party warehouse to main warehouse in a timely manner
• Review Monthly Demand Forecast to determine long lead time items and process blanket orders accordingly
• Request monthly inventory report from key suppliers to keep an inventory of goods on hand and orders work in progress in line with requirement
• Seek out ways to save money on the procurement of goods and report increases or changes in lead time to team
• Work with various departments to determine the amount and type of goods required
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years experience with DEACOM ERP System
• Experience in managing over 2000 SKUs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment