Supply Chain Specialist Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Business

WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC CANADA:

Panasonic Canada Inc. is currently looking to hire for the position of

Supply Chain Specialist

Assists in the preparation of parts PSI - inventory, product mix, planning and forecasting analysis. Generates a baseline PSI forecast based on monthly run rates by model. Reviews inventory levels, pricing, and operating margins on a regular basis. Reviews back orders weekly. Reviews costing for assigned products and compares to ongoing business plan objectives. Requests product availability from factory, Panasonic US or other stakeholders to fill (potential) backorders.

Liaises with factory with all ordering, part numbers, shipments and coordinating with PCI stakeholders including configuration, product management, sales and management.

Overview WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC CANADA:

Panasonic Canada Inc. is currently looking to hire for the position of Supply Chain Specialist.

This is a full-time position.

This position is hybrid. Any office-based work will be performed from our Mississauga office at Ambler Drive.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Please note, Panasonic Canada Inc. does not offer sponsorship to individuals for the purpose of obtaining temporary work permit/visa or permanent residency.

Responsibilities WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Prepares inventory, product mix, planning, and forecasting analyses, including generating baseline PSI forecasts based on monthly run rates by model and sales forecasts based on historical data and service team input.
Recommends purchase requirements and inventory levels for management review to support demand planning and inventory optimization.
Creates and distributes monthly and quarterly reports and dashboards, assists with management reporting requirements, and develops reports to measure forecast accuracy, inventory levels, trends, and corrective actions.
Collaborates with third-party vendors across Canada and the U.S. to create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate order details, pricing, quantities, delivery requirements, and shipping information.
Tracks direct shipment orders from third-party vendors to ensure products are delivered directly to customers, communicates upcoming deliveries with team members to maintain sales funnel health and accuracy, and escalates issues to management as required.
Creates Salesforce reports upon request, works daily within SAP, Anaplan, Salesforce, and portal systems, and provides part number support to the service team and partners.
Provides feedback to management to improve efficiencies and streamline processes, supports report users, identifies trends, makes necessary corrections, and assists in driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications MUST-HAVES

University degree or college diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management (SCM), or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of related SCM or business support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as SAP and APO systems.
Ability to work within established management guidelines while applying non-routine problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills when required.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present analysis results, maintain effective business relationships with internal departments and external customers/agencies, and occasionally communicate unfavorable outcomes.
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