Supply Chain Coordinator

Mastronardi Produce Limited; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce Limited, a leading greenhouse vegetable company, is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator at our Surrey, BC distribution facility. You will manage product flow from grower to facility, coordinate with multiple internal teams, and develop plans to meet demand while controlling costs.

Ideal candidates have a business or analytics degree and at least one year in produce supply chain or planning, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in business, analytics or supply chain required.
• One-year experience in produce industry, supply chain, planning or similar required.

Responsibilities

• Build grower direct shipments (Customers) and grower to MPL facility loads.
• Develop supply plans meeting distribution center demand.
• Coordinate with Planning, Sales, Procurement and Logistics teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and report deviations to Category Manager.
• Leverage ERP functions to complete responsibilities efficiently.
• Support cross-functional teams to optimize service at lowest cost.
• Document site trends and customer behavior affecting volumes and stability.

Education

College or University degree in business, analytics or supply chain

Tools

NAV Dynamics

Job description

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Distribution facility in Surrey, BC is currently seeking a Supply Chain Coordinatorto join our team. The essential function of this position is the management of product flow at one of our various distribution centers; to maximize good sales, mitigate customer rejections, and allow for operational & logistic efficiencies.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to build grower direct shipments (Customers).
• Responsibility to build grower to MPL facility loads from the Category Managers GSP request.
• Building transfers to fill Category Managers requests.
• Inform Category Managers of pushed loads (Hot items).
• Develop supply plans that meet the unique projected demand of the distribution center.
• Manage demand plan and forecast development in conjunction with Planning and Sales teams.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics on forecasted inbound needs.
• Monitor and track replenishment lanes (inbounds, transfers), establishing plans to curb shortages.
• Monitor daily inventory levels and report to Category Manager any deviations from target levels
• Become familiar in leveraging the ERP system, mastering basic functions required for completing responsibilities as described
• Manage product flow from grower to facility.
• Work closely with cross functional teams such as Commodity Planning, Logistics, Inbound Procurement, Shipping and Receiving; with a focus on load priorities, product quality specifications, network analytics and operations planning to implement best practices that provide the best service to our customers at the lowest cost.
• Monitor and document site trends and customer behaviors as they relate to volumes, frequency and stability

Education/Background Requirements:

• College or University degree in business, analytics or supply chain required.
• One-year experience in produce industry, supply chain, planning or similar required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A Valid Passport is required.
• Must be a strong communicator.
• A fast learner who can grasp abstract processes after little exposure.
• Demonstrate a sense of confidence in personal decision-making abilities.
• Must be a high-performance team player and be willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency and decisiveness.
• Must have ability to effectively follow-up with and handle multiple projects with strong personal time management skills and be able to manage the associated stress.
• Proficient in computer-use skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); ERP software packages (NAV Dynamics) a bonus.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours.
• Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office environment and refrigerated warehouse.

Please note:

Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.