Supply Chain Manager

Global Appetite Inc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverages industry is seeking a highly organized Supply Chain Manager. This role involves managing supply planning, procurement, and demand forecasting to optimize inventory and enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will collaborate across functions and utilize analytical skills to improve processes. This contract position offers potential for full-time extension.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, or logistics coordination.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply planning process and procurement.
• Generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts for various product categories.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective demand planning.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

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Global Appetite is seeking a highly organized and analytical **Supply Chain Manager** to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supply planning process, ensuring the timely procurement, shipment, and delivery of products from overseas suppliers and third-party warehouses to major retail and distributor partners. Key functions within the role include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth. The ideal candidate is responsible for developing and implementing a supply strategy that delivers the lowest total cost, reduces inventory, and maximizes customer satisfaction through world class service.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Procurement:

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) with overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand forecasts.
• Monitor and track POs to ensure on-time shipment and delivery, proactively resolving any delays or issues.
• Coordinate with international suppliers to maintain clear communication and ensure compliance with shipping schedules and documentation requirements.
• Manage supply planning and inventory flow from third-party local warehouses to major retail partners.
• Analyze and evaluate the supply plan and net dispatch requirements to satisfy customer needs, considering network complexity and supply constraints.
• Manage and monitor U.S. delivery instructions and customs clearance processes, including ISF filing.

Demand Planning & Forecasting:

• Gather historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to generate and maintain accurate demand forecasts (up to 18 months) for various product categories.
• Collaborate with sales and finance team members through SAP and QuickBooks to translate and validate customer demands into actionable supply plans.
• Analyze the impact of assortment changes, sales trends, new or discontinued items, and external factors such as overseas stakeholders’ capacities.
• Collaborate with customers to establish safety stock levels, reorder points, and replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Actively follow-up on actual shipments and sell-out (POS) data to identify exceptional or unforecasted activities and drive corrective actions.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with category management, sales & marketing, and suppliers to gather relevant data and insights for demand planning.
• Coordinate with category managers to investigate gaps between forecasts, planned commitments, and actuals.
• Play a key role in the Monthly Business Planning (MBP) process, effectively communicating demand plan assumptions, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports to internal stakeholders, highlighting gaps, risks, and opportunities in the supply plan.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance demand and supply planning processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, or logistics coordination.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, as well as supply and demand planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Contract position with a possible extension to full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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