Champion Petfoods Looking for Supply Chain and Logistics Lead at Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area Full Time

We are excited to announce we are looking for a Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to join our team. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Champions for Sustainability

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

• Advance our responsible sourcing
• Reduce our packaging footprint
• Drive for zero waste to landfills

Here’s the Scoop – Summary

The Supply Chain & Logistics Lead is responsible for internal inventory procurement, and ensuring the Company receives the correct ingredients on time to support operations within Canada. In addition, the position is responsible for entering new products into the system, creating and maintaining purchase orders, and ensuring that the flow of inventory guarantees optimum stock levels to meet production needs.

This position is based out of our brand-new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Acheson, Alberta, and will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

What an ordinary day looks like:

• Provide supervision to the Logistics Coordinator, ensuring they have the support and tools needed to accurately maintain the receiving schedule and documents required for the Supply Chain team, Operations and Quality Assurance.
• Review and process claims against suppliers.
• Manage project related teams and initiatives.
• Supply chain management support, including assisting in implementing process improvements and assisting in planning, organizing, and evaluating supply chain activities.
• Enter inventory schedules for the following month into the system, monitor progress, and contact clients and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Assisting in analyzing inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels.
• Place purchase orders while ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets production goals.
• Maintain database for all purchase orders to ensure they are up to date and provide information for analysis and reporting.
• Update the master supply list on an ongoing basis.
• Provide product, storage and order information to all internal departments, as requested.
• Advise departments of potential procurement issues and lead time required to obtain products or services.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external factors impacting supply chain, and assist in making alternate arrangements in the event of shortages, overages, or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the organization.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned. May provide back up to Supply Chain Manager during absences.

What are we looking for?

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management and/or other relevant education.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Supply Chain role.
• Previous supervisory and/or lead experience.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is in a pet food production facility office (on-site); the position works majority of time in the office with occasional time in the facility, with exposure to dust, noise, odours, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to conduct presentations both in person and virtually.
• Able to physically inspect company property and assets.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Available to work hours as required to meet the needs of the business.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company Match (OR Company 401(K) Match Contributions), Donation matching, and available overtime.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs, available on day one.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Relocation Assistance, Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

From our humble beginnings as a small part of a thriving animal feed manufacturing plant, Champion Petfoods has grown to become one of the world’s most respected and best-loved pet food companies.

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.