Supply Chain Manager (ID: 5555)

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to careers@viridian.ca

THE ROLE:

Location: Airdrie, AB (with monthly travel to farms in Edmonton, AB area)

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting to: Managing Partner / CEO

On behalf of our client, Poultry Health Services Ltd., we are seeking a Supply Chain Manager who is committed to providing excellent customer service to both internal and external partners and clients.  Poultry Health Services Ltd. consists of a team of dedicated professionals who love what they do while providing industry-leading veterinary and health management services for the commercial poultry industry.  Using scientific and evidence-based medicine, they strive to improve bird health, welfare and quality for their clients across Canada.

This role reports to the ownership team and will be responsible for inventory management, cost analysis, and shipment logistics of all veterinary and over the counter products. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in inventory and supply logistics within the agriculture industry and have a proven track record or working directly with farmers to provide exceptional customer service.

This role is ideal for someone who can own their role and is interested in the opportunity to help shape the future of the company. The successful candidate will work well with others and will be committed to learning and helping to achieve organizational outcomes. This position would appeal to a professional who is engaging, communicates effectively, loves learning, and takes initiative to support others. The successful candidate will embody the company values of innovation, collaboration, respect, honesty, and trust.

To learn more about the company and their story, please visit their website at Poultry Health Services – Integrated Poultry Management

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive salary offering ($65,000 - $85,000, dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Participation in the health benefits program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Annual vacation entitlement.
• Continuing professional development is encouraged.
• Access to a company vehicle for travel purposes.
• Company cell phone is provided.
• Be part of a flexible, collaborative and high performing culture that provides ongoing growth opportunities and genuinely takes care of their people so they can take care of the clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Timely and accurate preparation of product orders and inventory maintenance.
• Receiving and coordinating deliveries.
• Manage and organize inventory while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to provide the best for services for customers.
• Travel as needed to Edmonton, AB area to interact with clients.
• Recommend process changes for accuracy, efficiency and growth.
• Regular review of sales, KPI’s and projections.
• Build sales and meet the needs of clients.
• Sales order creation and invoicing of products.
• Communication with producers on product orders and availability.
• Keep warehouse clean and tidy.
• Maintain expert knowledge and marketing of products available within the group of companies.
• Understand regulatory and safety requirements.
• General administrative duties as required.
• Ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLSET AND PROFILE:

The successful candidate for this position will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and will be a self-starter that is capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team. Additional preferred skillsets include:

• Must have high attention to detail and have advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and possess a positive attitude.
• Outgoing personality with a sense of humour.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Lead by example and take accountability.
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and good judgment.
• Relationship builder with team, suppliers, clients and business partners.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy with clients while ensuring quality outcomes.
• Experience of working within tight deadlines and turnaround times.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and make decisions that support the team and client needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the above details, other qualifications include:

• Experience operating equipment such as forklifts. While it is required the successful candidate have a forklift operator certificate, the company will assist with obtaining this if it has not been obtained already.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage).
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Own reliable transportation and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Successfully complete a criminal back check process.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to careers@viridian.ca