Consumables Buyer

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About The Role

The Consumables Buyer is responsible for ensuring production has the required consumables to run at its best efficiency without any down time. They will manage the release of $25-30M Consumables inventory spend.

This is an existing position in the company.

What’s in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate consumables inventory (in-house and at supplier) by placing release orders.
• Work closely with manufacturing and inventory control to maintain adequate stock levels and prevent oversupply or shortage that could result in a line shutdown.
• Liaise with Consumables Inventory Receiving and Purchasing to resolve any outstanding receiving issues.
• Follow up / expedite open orders and coordinate pick-ups with dispatch daily so that consumables arrive on schedule.
• Manage the daily replenishment, scrap reporting and re-ordering of plastic containers including bins and lids, MLF baskets and IFCO baskets for multiple locations. Coordinate with container cleaning/supply (Boxsys & IFCO), transportation and intercompany.
• Run supplier stock reports and replenish as required. Validate that existing data is correct, that the report is running properly, and obtain and enter data for all suppliers. Analyze Blanket Order reports to assist with long-range planning.
• Assist with preparing and analyzing weekly Feature Sheets for forecast planning.
• PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis and resolution of significant issues across Consumables categories.
• Manage data collection of Cost Savings projects. Responsible for achieving own category savings projects.
• Assist with preparation of annual Consumables Standard Cost Budget.
• Coordinate the resolution of invoice discrepancies (price, volume or freight) with Accounts Payable.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety & quality.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast paced environment while organizing and prioritizing workload.
• General computer skills (e.g. MS Office) and advanced ERP skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools.
• Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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