Supply Chain Manager

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food import and distribution is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to enhance their operations. This role involves sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring product quality while navigating a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will develop strong supplier relationships, oversee inventory planning, and manage logistics to maintain competitive pricing and product availability. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong sourcing and logistics experience is essential for this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and quality.
• Oversee inventory planning and import management to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate logistics and freight arrangements for efficient operations.

Skills

Sourcing

Logistics

Supplier Management

Regulatory Compliance

Product Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Mississauga, On
$80K – 100K

Our client, a well-established food import and distribution company specializing in high-quality pantry staples, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Manager. This role is ideal for someone with strong sourcing, logistics, and supplier management experience who is passionate about ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Develop a deep understanding of our products and production processes to ensure factories are properly guided to meet product expectations.
• Collaborate with Management to actively identify new suppliers for core commodities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality, and delivery standards.
• Monitor global trends in crops and fisheries to anticipate and mitigate potential supply disruptions or leverage favorable purchasing opportunities.
• Ensure all new suppliers meet both PS and CFIA vetting requirements.
• Establish and manage third-party testing protocols for each SKU/factory in line with SFCR standards.
• Manage all supplier communications in coordination with Management.
• Travel to international food shows (e.g., ANUGA) and supplier factories as needed.

Product Management

• Maintain up-to-date SFCR documentation (e.g., specifications and certifications) for all products and suppliers.
• Develop PS-format specification templates and lead the initiative to standardize specifications for all SKUs.
• Design a consistent label framework and lead the rebranding of all house brand labels to enhance brand identity and consumer appeal.
• Ensure all product labels, for both house and customer brands, are accurate and compliant.

Inventory Planning and Import Management

• Develop and lead the S&OP process to ensure consistent product availability and competitive pricing.
• Oversee the design and use of the supply database, working with IT/IS to enhance its functionality, including phased upgrades and eventual supplier self-entry capabilities.
• Perform initial costings and supplier comparisons, incorporating end-user pricing and competitive market analysis as needed.
• Maintain accurate cost history records for all products and suppliers.
• Manage inbound product order planning, shipping, and logistics in close collaboration with suppliers and Management.
• Ensure timely CFIA and Customs clearance through proactive document and supplier coordination.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage ongoing freight arrangements.
• Issue final product costings and Receiving Vouchers.
• Maintain and update the foreign currency purchases tracking file with Finance, and contribute to improved FX forecasting.
• Track payments and handle claims for damaged goods in coordination with Finance.
• Place and manage logistics for orders of domestically sourced products.
• Ensure all import licenses remain valid and up to date.

3PL and Local Freight

• Review and verify local trucking charges.
• Coordinate with the PS India Team to track and report on distribution costs, including warehousing and delivery for both imported and domestic goods.
• Manage and reconcile CHEP/PECO pallet programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup coverage during staff absences or vacations.
• Answer phones and perform general office duties as needed.

Software Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level), with working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.