The Opportunity:

As a member of the 3PL Management team, this position will be responsible for supporting the accuracy of inventories between Maple Leaf Foods and our 3PL warehouses.  In this role, you will be required to act as the single point of contact between our 3PL warehouses and multiple internal departments.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 21, 2025. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Daily inventory management responsibilities for a defined area of the business
• Conduct root-cause analysis to identify inventory variances and implement corrective action to ensure inventory accuracy 
• Liaison with cross functional teams to arrange movement of inventory between shipper, warehouse, and customer
• Actively resolve inventory discrepancies with manufacturing facilities and 3PL’s to allow for seamless movement of inventory through MLF network to avoid risks to production
• Single point of contact for assigned 3PL warehouses
• Report KPI’s for assigned 3PL warehouses such as order fulfillment accuracy, order processing time and shipping accuracy
• Review products for tankage and/or rework; propose and arrange disposition to QA/plants
• Monitor the return of goods, provide disposition and organize activities between Transportation, Quality Assurance, Maple Leaf plants and third party warehouses
• Work with SC Planning team, Sales, Customer Service and Purchasing to organize any rush orders, special services, or requests as required 
• Complete period accruals and weekly invoice processing
• Work with Finance to complete any required inventory inquiries and adjustments
• Financials reporting
• Provide support and analytics on various projects and initiatives as required
• System updates (EDI support)
• Support ongoing cost savings initiatives 

What You’ll Bring:

• Three years experience in an Inventory/Warehousing/Logistics discipline and / or in possession of and / or working towards a diploma / degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, CPIM, CSCP).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask while working under time pressures, and display strong analytical thinking skills
• Strong comprehension of warehousing and inventory management
• Attention to detail and solid change management skills
• Functional knowledge of SAP and adaptable to new systems and processes.
• Experience with EDI 
• Highly proficient in MS Office, with an emphasis on advanced Excel skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as an effective team member
• Understanding of Six Sigma methodology.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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