Job Description

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Supply Chain and Logistics Manager - Hybrid Remote

Reports To: Director of Projects, Supply Chain and Global Equipment Procurement

Location: Support Office in Calgary, Vancouver or Toronto

2021 Top 50 Best Workplaces(TM) in Canada by Great Place to Work

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join our Supply Chain Team as COBS Bread continues to grow across North America.

This position will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain team and optimizing the Supply Chain strategy, including procurement and logistics initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies.

What you will be responsible for:

• Proactively communicating issues to our network
• Leading the supply chain team to reach their peak performance potential
• Mentoring and supporting Supply Chain Coordinator(s) to achieve their professional development.
• Providing support to the Product Development team
• Managing the supply chain and logistics for all Canadian and USA bakeries
• Creating long-term vision and strategy for the department.
• Ensuring supplier network provides consistent quality, cost control for best value of goods and undisrupted supply through effective negotiation and communication
• Seeking performance improvement from all service providers including distributors and suppliers through effective communication and negotiation strategies
• Achieving high standards of satisfaction from Franchisees and Support Team members by effectively communicating relevant and timely information relative to departmental activities
• Working with suppliers to resolve and prevent complaints from customers and following up on a timely manner
• Seeking new design of structure and equipment to suit existing and future concepts/sites
• Reviewing monthly expenses and forecasting future expenditure requirements and budgeting to achieve business plan objectives

Requirements:

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of Supply Chain and Logistics Management experience
• Customer facing (franchisees) experience in proactively communicating issues and solutions
• Excellent communication skills - in-person, verbal and written

• Quick to establish, build and strengthen relationships with franchisees, distributors and suppliers

• Proven experience in successfully managing conflict and negotiating effectively

• Ability to implement effective processes that monitor and improve supplier deliveries, goods replenishment, and performance to meet deadlines

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Problem solver with great attention to detail

• Managerial experience in leading a small team

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

• Knowledge of retail industry/franchising

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field is preferred

Benefits:

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary, company bonus and vacation plan
• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of working in the Calgary Support Office and remotely
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Health Spending Account, and Group RRSP
• Subsidized Wellness Program and paid community service/mental health day
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• An open, 'continuous-learning' environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About COBS Bread

With over 150 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight - Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.