• Job Description

  Req#: JR45974

  At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

  Overview of the Role

  Reporting to Director - Integrated Business Planning, this position would provide analytical rigor and insights to drive efficiencies in the company’s supply chain across planning, sourcing and distribution for the Canadian Division.

  This is a 1 year fixed term contract position

  How you will make contributions that matter:

  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and other tools to track supply chain performance and provide insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Own analytics and lead data analysis and synthesis. Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Collaborate with functional counterparts to gain a deep understanding of supply chain requirements. Collect, develop, and implement data-driven strategies to optimize the supply chain and reduce costs and working capital.

  • Coordinate efforts with functional leaders on initiatives to implement changes.

  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in supply chain management and apply them to our operations as appropriate.

  • Ensure that decisions from the meeting are being executed in each function/department/team. Work with process owners on required escalation items

  • Maintain helpful and positive communication style with all Saputo staff.

  • Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards.

  You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

  • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, Analytics or related quantitative field

  • 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience related to the dairy, food or consumer packaged goods industry

  • Strong analytical background with a sound understanding of statistics

  • Ability to thrive in a highly manual MS Excel based work environment.

  • A dvanced analytical tools such as RStudio, Python and PowerBI

  • Certification in SCM, project management or general operations management through APICS considered an asset

  • Certification in Lean six-sigma is an asset

  • Experience in inventory planning, warehousing and logistics is an asset

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt; maintain focus and a high degree of accuracy while working with complex data and strict deadlines

  • Strong communication skills as well as meeting facilitation and presentation skills a must

  • Bilingual English / French is considered an asset

  We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

  • Competitive salaries

  • Advantageous corporate agreements

  • Full range of group insurance benefits

  • Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

  • Purchase option of company stocks

  • Group RRSP

  • Health and wellness program in the workplace

  • Assistance program for employees and their families

  • Saputo products at a discounted price

  We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardship are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

  Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector )

  Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

  * SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

  The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.

  Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• About the company

  Saputo Inc. is a Montreal-based Canadian dairy company founded in 1954 by the Saputo family.

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