JOB DESCRIPTION
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

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.
• Analyzing supply chain performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment strategies

Optimization:

• Working with Distribution Planning to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree/Technical Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. APICS designation would be an asset.
• 1-3 years in Supply Chain
• Experience in Transportation/Distribution & Logistics
• 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.