Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Manufacturing or production
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Food processing plant
Budgetary responsibility
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
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Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
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Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
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Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
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Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
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Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
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Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
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Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
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Plan and control budget and inventory
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Forecast production and consumption of products
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Complete and process international purchase orders
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Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
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Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
Supervision
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5-10 people
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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MS Excel
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MS Office
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MS Outlook
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Windows
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MS Word
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Inventory control software
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Purchasing software
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
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Material requirements planning (MRP) system
Area of work experience
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Purchasing, procurement and contracts
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International trade
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Forecasting or projection
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Geographical areas of specialization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel regularly
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Willing to travel internationally
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large workload
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.