Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Interface with customer service, scheduling, estimating, vendors
• Communicate all issues concerning jobs (late, shortages, etc.) to customer service and scheduling
• Work with scheduling to review the back log report in order to communicate production order issues to customer service and vendors
• Review and manage all expedite requests with planning and customer service
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times
• Coordinate Press Approvals with customers and vendors
• Purchase all raw and outsourced materials (litho labels, corrugate sheets, special job materials etc) based on the upcoming scheduling requirements
• Follow up with vendors on outstanding purchase orders
• Manage raw material inventory; specific to customers including label buys/ totes
• Attend vendor meetings regarding performance and pricing structures as requested
• Ensure the integrity of records supporting estimates of costs and pricing levels for individual projects
• Researching potential suppliers and prepare comparison reports
• Aid as a back-up for planning
• Provide detailed reports to management as requested
• Engage in continual improvement initiatives and on the job training to further the success of the company and for personal growth
• Complete any other assignments or job responsibilities as given by the Planning Manager
• Coordinating the outsource of work; overbooking, machine breakdowns etc.
Qualifications:
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing facility preferably corrugate, folding carton or point of purchase displays
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Knowledge of a scheduling SAP and/or ERP system an asset
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Team player
• Highly motivated with a strong ability to take initiative
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A conceptual thinker, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced environment

Atlantic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Please apply on our website at www.atlantic.ca under Careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.