Desjardins IT operations analyst coordinating infrastructure quality assurance, systems delivery, and complex issue resolution. Supporting business solutions, networks, databases, and management standards.
About the role
- Manufacturing Buyer managing co-manufacturer relationships, purchasing, inventory, launches, and supplier performance for Saje’s natural wellness products. Hybrid role open across the Greater Toronto and Vancouver areas.
Responsibilities
- Manage supply execution for assigned co-manufactured products
- Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned co-manufacturing partners
- Develop working relationships with co-manufacturers to improve service, performance, and execution
- Coordinate production schedules, material availability, and issue resolution with contract manufacturers
- Support partner business reviews and performance management activities
- Escalate supply, capacity, quality, and service concerns and drive corrective actions
- Manage purchase orders and production orders in Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Monitor raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventory at Saje and co-manufacturing locations
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory accuracy
- Maintain supply continuity while minimizing excess inventory and expiry exposure
- Optimize order cadence using EOQ principles while maintaining MOQ compliance
- Support new product launches, commercialization, phase-in, and phase-out management
- Coordinate production readiness, component availability, and launch timelines
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through MOQ optimization, sourcing adjustments, process improvements, and supplier negotiations
- Analyze vendor cost increases and support cost planning, forecasting, and budgeting
- Track supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, service levels, inventory accuracy, quality, and responsiveness
- Lead root cause investigations for supply interruptions and inventory issues
- Drive process improvements and support supply planning and reporting tools
- Collaborate with Supply Planning, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Operations leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, or supply chain experience, preferably within a manufacturing, retail, or consumer packaged goods environment
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage purchase orders, inventory, and supplier performance
- Ability to optimize order quantities and replenishment strategies, balancing demand requirements, inventory targets, lead times, MOQ, and EOQ considerations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with planning, operations, finance, and vendor partners
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Benefits
- Annual bonus program
- A hybrid way of working
- Flexible work hours based on business needs
- Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
- Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
- Paid sick days
- Generous product discount
- Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
- Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
- GRSP programs
- Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
- Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey
- Learning and development support
- Reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process
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