Materials Management Supervisor MRO

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada’s heritage for more than 160 years.  Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country.  Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO, reports to the Supply Chain Manager MRO and is responsible for appropriately managing site-specific maintenance repair and operation inventory for material movements, supply and demand, and Materials Management-MRO related projects. The Materials Management Supervisor- MRO will act (on a plant level) as a liaison between Procurement, Operations and Planning, and the Supplier base to communicate long-term inventory requirements and work with all groups to implement optimal strategies. Additionally, this role has responsibility for directly leading and managing a team of on-site personnel, coordinating as needed with outside locations to optimize warehouse inventories. This will include but is not limited to: stock counts, physical staging and stock movements, as well as MRP settings and inventory replenishment for assigned plant(s). 

REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university plus 3-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment, inventory, or production planning role
• At least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfilment capacity

PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Degree major in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Prior experience using SAP material requirements planning is highly preferred
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of process improvement and future fulfillment strategies is preferred

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulates MRO inventory in order to meet plant needs, shutdowns, projects, and repairs
• Works with other plant Materials Management folks to coordinate shared inventory
• Responsible for assuring posting of goods movements (goods receipts, transfers, consumption, adjustments etc.)
• Controls the movement and physical assignment of inventory around the warehouse including quarantined, supplier returns and point of issue
• Completes physical inventory counts (according to ABC Cycle and ad-hoc as needed)
• Troubleshoots and solves business process challenges that cause errors related to on-hand inventory, material movement, and invoice quantity errors
• Facilitates movements of obsolete and slow moving inventory

• Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations, and Planning at a plant level, along with Corporate Accounts Payable
• Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects
• Ensures compliance with all aspects of safety related to warehouse contents and practices (housekeeping, layout improvement, material quarantine and operations)
• Develops standard operating procedures and work aid instructions for operational excellence
• Coordinates trials for new material specifications and/or new suppliers
• Form and foster key relationships with the engineering and maintenance leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a team of 3-10 direct reports (both union and non-union)
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly operational and planning meetings with direct reports to keep them informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the department and company
• Completes payroll approvals and scheduling for hourly employees
• Monitors work productivity and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
• Plans and monitors workload for timely and accurate completion of tasks
• Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Coaches and counsels direct reports on performance issues
• Completes annual and semi-annual (where appropriate) performance appraisals for all direct reports in a timely manner and meets with staff to discuss and deliver the final appraisal
• Arranges for cross training of team to maximize productivity and provide coverage of all functions
• Counsels direct reports on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development
• Administers all policies and procedures set forth by the company
• Aligns management practices according to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements pertaining to direct or indirect reports

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor
• Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the business
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information at all times

• Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point on an Intermediate Level
• Material Requirements Planning (Intermediate)
• Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
• Inventory Management (Intermediate)
• Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)
• Supply Chain Management (Intermediate)
• Products & Marketplace (Intermediate)
• Customer Service Orientation (Intermediate)

TRAVEL

• Up to 15% travel; primarily domestic

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership-  Ability to effectively guide or direct other individuals towards the achievement of organizational objectives by establishing vision and direction and leveraging utilizing skills such as communication and coaching.
• Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener
• Energy & Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
• Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Customer Orientation: Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and support
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities

Location: Toronto

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible enviornment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.