Job Description

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Position Title: Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ?
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Grade: Grade 04
Requisition ID: 39130
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In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
McCain Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Optimization Analyst to support the optimization of our global supply chain network and intercompany operations. This position will play a key role in providing data-driven insights, conducting scenario modeling, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance network efficiency and cross-border sourcing flows.
The Supply Chain Analyst will collaborate closely with regional and global teams to gather and analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and help ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in digital tools, and a passion for learning and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced global environment.
paced global environment.
What you'll be doing.
1. Global Network Design & Execution

• Support the execution of McCain's global supply chain network strategy by performing analyses that identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, service performance, and network effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing business cases and presentations for proposed network changes such as new facilities, relocations, or closures.
• Maintain and update documentation of sourcing flows and intercompany lanes to reflect changes in demand, supply, and market conditions.

2. Scenario Modeling & Data Analytics

• Apply digital and analytical tools to model supply chain scenarios, evaluating trade-offs between cost, service, and risk.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to support decision-making during supply disruptions, capacity shifts, or product introductions.
• Summarize and communicate key findings and recommendations from scenario analyses to global and regional supply chain teams.

3. Intercompany Supply Chain Support

• Monitor daily intercompany (InterCo) supply flows, ensuring accurate data and consistency in volume allocations and lead times.
• Support the implementation of global InterCo capacity strategies, helping align supply with demand across regions.
• Collaborate with the global deal desk and regional supply chain teams to identify and resolve imbalances or capacity constraints.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation efforts within intercompany operations.

4. Compliance & Process Improvement

• Assist in reviewing network and intercompany changes to ensure compliance with trade regulations, food safety standards, and McCain's internal policies.
• Work closely with compliance, logistics, and regulatory teams to monitor corrective actions and maintain data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, standardize processes, and enhance supply chain visibility.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with regional supply chain teams.
• Communicate progress, findings, and insights to managers and project stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and share best practices across the global supply chain network.

What you'll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, mathematical modeling, analytics, or strategic network planning in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment
• Ability to analyze and organize large amount of data, models, and results using Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, SQL, and other related tools
• Ability to convert functional requirements to technical requirements for the development team
• Passion for challenging the status quo
• Ability to investigate complex issues and conduct root cause analysis
• Passion for creating innovative approaches to solve abstract business problems
• Ability to infer realistic business and supply chain implications from data and model results
• A bias towards decisive action
• A self-motivated, analytical, and independent thinker
• Ability to work well in both individual and team environments

About the team.
McCain's Global Supply Chain team is responsible for setting up the extended Supply Chain organization for success. The team focuses on enabling strong business performance by leveraging McCain's global footprint as a competitive advantage. We partner with our Regional Supply Chains to evaluate the global flow of goods, establish core operating processes, and strengthen organizational capabilities. It is a growing team, and you will find you are surrounded by team members looking out for one another and always available to help someone in need.
About McCain.
to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person--it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package: $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work -- and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please , and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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