Supply Chain Insights Advisor

The Opportunity: In a complex and competitive supply chain environment an ability to understand and transform large amounts of data into effective, focused and actionable sets of information is required to achieve business goals. Reduced inventories and increasing cost-to-serve create a need to have a streamlined, disciplined, and dynamic approach in the areas of Metric Reporting, Process Optimization, and Training.

The Supply Chain Insights Advisor will aid in this effort by managing our insights-to-impact strategy. The advisor will distill large amounts of complex data, provide valuable insights and intelligence on complex business issues and drive appropriate action directly with cross functional stakeholders to impacts results. They will lead weekly root cause and corrective action sessions with functional directors across our Supply Chain including the delegation and tracking specific actions and their impact to our results. Using all tools available they will translate complex data into clear and concise actions that challenge the status quo and drive positive change.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration. Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Challenge current planning strategies with potential improvements or changes through a new annual Supply Chain playbook process
• Conduct weekly root causing on item-level short and long inventory failures being diligent to look for trends and patterns that are emerging
• Lead weekly collaborative session to advise of insights and performance opportunities while delegating actions to change behaviour and improve results
• Deliver analytical insights and intelligence on issues driving variances through weekly communication to all levels of supply chain leadership
• Analyze data using multiple tools to root cause on Supply Chain KPIs
• Work directly with cross functional teams to gain a deeper understanding of their challenges and how to solve them
• Communicate actionable insights to Managers and Directors and track dollarized results from the actions
• Facilitate cross-functional conversations with peers to help establish better planning and forecasting processes
• Assist Managers and Directors through ad-hoc requests on a wide range of timely topics including customer issues, processes or requests from other functions

What Youll Bring:

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in an Analytical role (preferably in Supply Chain)
• Passionate about solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches and practical methodology
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and anticipate users needs
• Ability to influence cross functional stakeholders at varying degrees of leadership and drive change against status quo
• Knowledge of the following is an asset: Power BI, SAP, SharePoint & SQL
• Enjoy investigating complex problems and summarizing the critical points in a clear concise manner
• Ability to translate complex data into clear actions, personalizing communication based on the audience
• Advanced Microsoft skills
• Demonstrate a curiosity to critically review and improve the efficiency of internal processes
• Possess a curious mindset and willingness to continue asking why
• Appetite to learn, grow and take on increasingly more responsibility
• Strong alignment with Maple Leafs Leadership Edge Values

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balancecombining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years, weve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team ataccommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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