<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join a food manufacturing operation in Windham Centre, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee purchasing, inventory coordination, and material planning to help keep production running smoothly in a fast-moving, hands-on environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable making sound decisions independently, managing competing priorities, and contributing to stronger supply chain processes as the business continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Source and purchase ingredients, packaging, production inputs, and general operating supplies required for daily operations.</p><p>• Review stock levels, production plans, and projected demand to confirm materials are available at the right time.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, follow up on supplier commitments, and address delays or shortages that could affect operations.</p><p>• Contribute to forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning activities to support consistent inventory availability.</p><p>• Set and monitor reorder points and safety stock levels to reduce risk of stockouts or excess inventory.</p><p>• Work closely with production, sales, warehouse teams, and external suppliers to respond to changing business needs.</p><p>• Investigate inventory variances, support cycle counting activities, and assist with full physical inventory reviews.</p><p>• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, cost, and item records within purchasing and inventory systems.</p><p>• Help meet food safety, traceability, supplier compliance, and audit-related requirements through accurate documentation and coordination.</p><p>• Recommend process improvements and support standardization efforts, including participation in future system implementation initiatives.</p>

<p>• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory control, or a related role within manufacturing or food production.</p><p>• Practical knowledge of purchase order management, supplier coordination, and inventory replenishment processes.</p><p>• Experience working with ERP platforms and related business systems.</p><p>• Strong ability to analyze inventory, pricing, and material requirements to support timely decision-making.</p><p>• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, manual setting with limited supervision and changing priorities.</p><p>• Proficiency with office software and accounting or purchasing systems used for record maintenance and reporting.</p><p>• Effective communication skills for working with vendors, internal departments, and cross-functional stakeholders.</p>

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