JOB DESCRIPTION
What We Offer:
Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development.
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop deployment plans for site production:

• Planning and coordinating the deployment of finished goods from production site to warehouses to meet customer demand.
• Identifying and addressing any potential bottlenecks or disruptions in the supply chain deployment process.
• Developing deployment strategies that adhere to site and warehouse capacity constraints for both storage and inbound/outbound capacity.
• Collaborating with various teams, such as site logistics, transportation, carriers and production, to ensure seamless deployment of finished goods.

Rebalancing of inventory:

• Monitoring inventory levels by warehouse and analyzing demand forecasts to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize excess inventory.
• Moving inventory from warehouse to warehouse to cover customer orders and expected demand.
• Working with Product Life Cycle to ensure seamless runouts of transitioning items.

Optimization:

• Working with Distribution Planning to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Analyzing supply chain performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance deployment strategies

QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/Technical Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field. APICS designation would be an asset.

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years in Supply Chain
• Experience is Transportation/Distribution & Logistics

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Supply Chain Management: A strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Inventory Management: Knowledge of inventory control, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization techniques.
• Logistics and Transportation: Familiarity with transportation modes, routing, and logistics operations to ensure efficient deployment.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data analysis tools and techniques to interpret supply chain data and make informed decisions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address supply chain deployment challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Project Management: Skills in planning, organizing, and managing deployment projects and schedules.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with supply chain management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Excel.
• Risk Management: Understanding of supply chain risk factors and the ability to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Continuous Improvement: A mindset for continuous improvement and the ability to implement process enhancements in the supply chain deployment process.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Consumer Products , we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products - including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.