Position Title: Supply Chain Assistant
Reports To: Supply Chain Coordinator
Contacts: Internal: Production management and staff on status of raw materials. Accounting staff.
External: Suppliers, customer representatives, shippers and transportation representatives.

Date: August 2024

The Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for reviewing ongoing product related analyses, ordering and tracking all raw materials required to meet customer requirements. This role is critical in meeting JBS Canada customer commitments on product quality, specifications, timing and production by having the right product available, in the correct quantities to meet customer orders at all times. Product specifications on each order are critical to meet JBS Canada production commitments. Ongoing communication with suppliers, transportation companies, Production management and the Customer’s representatives are critical to success within this role
Responsibilities
§ Coordinate the logistics of inbound freight
§ Gathering and reporting information related to internal service levels
§ Responsible for all aspects of the scheduling process, including issuing purchasing order release for items required to support production and supplier on-time delivery
§ Responsible for the procurement, storage, and movement of raw materials under HACCP guidelines and customer specifications
§ Responsible for purchase of all dry supplies
§ Ensuring timely and accurate records for availability of product to meet production requirements
§ Conducting analyses on yields, product specifications with production supervisors and management

General Process Improvement and SC support:

§ Commit to continuous process improvement
§ Facilitate achievement of objectives in terms of product quality, efficiency targets, and customer service
§ Enforces HACCP procedures and demonstrates ongoing commitment to food safety
§ Additional duties as assigned

Your Skills and Competencies

• College diploma in Business, Operations Management or related area; and 1-2 years of related experience, preferably within the manufacturing / food processing sector.
• Knowledge of the meat industry and understanding JBS Canada techniques on “primal” breakout for production will be key to success in this role
• Advanced analytical skills, particularly on Excel, Word and Power Point applications
• Possess excellent public relations, conflict resolution and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• WHMIS, HACCP and food safety training and commitment.
• Excellent time management skills in handling multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.

Working conditions include:

• Normal office environment for most of each day.
• Working in a cold working environment on a daily basis, for parts of each day.
• Work involves pressure from deadlines, product related issues and communication with both internal and external parties.