Job Description

Job Title: Operations Specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Procurement & Inbound Logistics Company Overview: Alsafa Foods prides itself to be the largest halal food brand in North America, aiming to empower Muslims to strive for their dreams by offering halal, guilt-free convenience foods. Started with a purpose 20 years back, we are moving at a double-digit growth rate and has also been named as one of the \xe2\x80\x9810 fastest growing companies of Canada 2022\xe2\x80\x99 by Insights Success Magazine. Agility in innovation is the core of our excellence and is the unanimous ground for our eruptive growth in product range, product availability as well as the geographical stretch. Al Safa has 60+ product offerings that are available across North America (USA & Canada) with retailers like Wal-Mart, No Frills, FreshCo, ShopRite & also key ethnic retailers serving the Muslim Community. It has also been awarded by Agri Export group for its innovative export strategy. Position Summary: The fuel of our explosive growth has always been the people; talented people given a stage to explore their creativity and learnings. A good skillset is definitely pertinent but it is equally important to bring in the right attitude that would enhance the cohesive synergy of our Culture. : The Operations Specialist is responsible for overall inbound material management. Reporting to the Manager- Procurement & IC, this role takes a deep dive into the challenges of procurement planning, vendor management, logistics support and reporting. Essential Roles & Responsibilities: - Understand and analyze historical sales data, market trends and other relevant factors as a basis for demand planning - Be able to apply a multitude of forecasting techniques, determine appropriate inventory levels to maintain optimum stock, including considerations for safety stock and various lead times - Continuously review inventory levels, sales data and forecasts to identify deviations and adjust planning as necessary - Assist in inventory optimizations, highlighting when stock levels reach critical levels or closing expiration, liaising with sales team to ensure minimal expiration - Establish strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, regularly reviewing their performance and promptly addressing issues/ concerns - Select and coordinate with transportation providers for scheduling pick up and timely delivery, striving to achieve route efficiency and optimization. - Create accurate and detailed purchased orders and have clear visibility of upcoming shipments - Act as anchor point between supplier, logistics partner and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery fulfillments - Conduct research, assess potential and onboard new logistics, copacker and packaging partners - Support on new product developments, taking the lead for packaging and production execution aspect of the new launch - Establish effective communication channels with all stakeholders, and develop a proactive process of escalation and resolution - Provide regular reports on key metrics, monthly/weekly goals and recommendations Skills & Experience: - Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Maths, Accounting, Finance - 0-2 Years work experience - Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced Excel skills - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships. - Self-starter and customer centric - Strong analytical abilities - Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Perks: - Hybrid working environment - Competitive and well-rounded compensation package - Extended health care, including dental and vision care - On-site parking - Casual Dress - Paid time off - Discount and free food Interview Process: It is a two-step interview along with a MS Excel skill test involved and shall be conducted in-person in the corporate head office. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON Expected start date: 2023-06-12