Purchasing coordinator Jobs in Brampton, ON

The Opportunity:

As the Distribution Coordinator for Maple Leaf Foods – 97 Walker Drive location, this incumbent will plan, direct, and control the day-to-day shipping requirements, SAP warehouse management system administrative functions, update policies and procedures Warehouse Operation. Schedule appointment inbound and outbound, schedule export appointment, schedule daily trucks with different carriers, etc.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $46,000 - $69,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for executing SAP transactions inbound/outbound SD. Deployed warehouse tasks and warehouse orders, assessing product availability of orders, update orders as required, checking-in loads, assign process codes for shorts and generating all shipping related documentation
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of 3PL freezer inventories along with inbound and outbound documentation and transactions utilizing SAP ECP system
• Responsible for all administrative duties
• Management of annual Shipping office supplies inventory
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, maintenance, QA Team, transportation Team, 3PL team export team, Optimization and Finance to ensure Orders and inventory is properly maintained, correct and updated
• Create and update STO as required
• Investigation of all shipping related claims and shipping short reporting
• Responsible for all exporting documentation
• Develop and implement warehouse processes that drive accurate inventory, minimize old age, minimize product shortage, and reduce inventory loss/discrepancies in an SAP-WM managed warehouse environment
• Continuously improve and maximize warehouse processes to facilitate the efficient identification and location of product on a daily basis, thereby increasing picking efficiencies
• Support Warehouse staff with up-to-date Metrics and performance measures
• Accurate Inventory Control,
• Continuously improve and maximize warehouse process time for inbound and out bound shipment
• Supporting performance metrics measures with order deployment weekly from planning team.
• Supporting smooth operation flow with appointment system and delivery SD#
• Maintaining export
• Deliver budgeted costs for Office Supplies and shipment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Three to five years experience in a distribution environment
• Strong data entry and computer skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills with deliberate attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of floor operations across all shifts
• Highly proficient in SAP Systems
• Problem solving skills enabling themselves to consider multiple variables and solutions in a time sensitive environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Process thinking-ability to link floor and system processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment (ability to multi-task)
• Strong analytical skills required to gain insights on key shipping Metrics
• Acknowledged as a Role Model/Values Leader in several Leadership Edge Values

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.
• 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 approximately 10,000 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.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

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.