Supply Chain Coordinator (Contract)

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Full-Time, Contract Position (13 - 14 month contract)

About Oppy

Grow our tomorrow. Celebrating over 160 years in business, we are one of North America’s top fresh produce sales and marketing companies. We bring over 100 varieties of produce from more than 20 different countries to the market. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 20 years and one of Canada’s (and BC’s) Top Employers, our business is managed by a team of dedicated professionals delivering exceptional service from over a dozen offices throughout North and South America. And, because a healthy planet is essential to our growers, customers, and all of us at Oppenheimer, sustainability plays a vital role in everything we do.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!), our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

The Oppy-tunity

We are looking for a motivated individual with a keen attention to detail and an interest in learning about an exciting and dynamic industry to join us as a temporary Supply Chain Coordinator. This contract opportunity (13-14 months, pending start date) is a chance to join a global team that is passionate about what they do in an industry that offers diverse opportunities.

If you enjoy a challenge and would love to contribute your sharp analytical and organizational skills to a dedicated and dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you!

What You Will Be Doing

Supporting the critical produce supply chain, the Supply Chain Coordinator plays an integral part within the Supply Chain team. In this diverse role, your excellent attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong understanding in inventory management will help you effectively manage packaging, inventory and other supply chain related activities. You will provide internal departments with timely and accurate inventory information as it relates to company packaging. You will coordinate elements of the packaging, purchasing and inventory function while maintaining and reconciling records. By proactively identifying issues and discrepancies, you will reduce the company risk and exposure, conducting highly detailed work in an ever changing, dynamic environment.

You will:

• Collaborate and communicate directly with multiple business areas to ensure accurate forecast planning, variance analysis, inventory and program management.
• Coordinate with packaging vendors under general direction to order required packaging based on forecasted volumes.
• Track purchase order status; monitor vendor timelines, evaluate costs, and address issues as needed.
• Keep teams apprised on incoming packaging shipments and liaise with manufacturing to confirm product availability.
• Maintain continuous contact with internal/external parties to resolve transactional issues and support Oppy production activities.
• Conduct and promote sound inventory management practices; maintain packaging inventory records in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures.
• Research and resolve inventory issues as they arise in a timely manner; escalating problems to the supervisor as necessary.
• Monitor the receipt, rotation and movement of packaging inventory.
• Analyze inventory and work order consumption; create reports as needed in different areas to provide visibility and controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement systems and processes; help identify opportunities and drive change through to improve efficiencies and collaboration.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and team-oriented environment across functions, in line with Oppy values.

Who You Are

• Incredibly Organized. You can work independently, make appropriate decisions and liaise with numerous parties, leaving them impressed with your follow up and attention to detail.
• A Team Player. You are reliable and can be depended on to support your team; pitching in to help to cultivate a winning team.
• Detail Oriented.You have an eye for detail. You are experienced with accurately evaluating and processing a large volume of transactions and have been recognized for your ability to spot trends and discrepancies.
• Analytical Awesomeness.You have an innate ability to think critically, conduct effective research, perform thorough analysis, make difficult decisions and solve complex problems.
• A Communication Maven. You have been recognized as a go-to person; bridging and building positive relationships across departments and externally. You have a way of communicating that naturally builds open and positive relationships with all you come into contact with. Your communication is clear, concise and positively focused.
• Results-Focused. You have passion and desire to make a difference and tenacity to dig in, figure it out and keep trying until you get results.
• Composed. You remain positive and poised in all situations, not much rattles you. Multi-tasking comes naturally and you find keeping busy invigorating.
• Problem Solver. You love a challenge and are known for digging in and finding creative solutions to things as they arise.
• Tech Savvy. You have intermediate knowledge of Excel, and take to new programs quickly.
• Experienced. Experience in inventory management, analytics and/or business coordination would fit for this role. Degree, diploma or related industry training in supply chain management preferred. Apics/CPIM Designation considered an asset.

Why Work for Oppy?

• We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.
• We have an inclusive culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.
• We offer a hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and at-home.
• A competitive total compensation package that includes a full benefits package, lifestyle spending account, and more!

We extend our sincere appreciation for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.