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Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

• Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements
• Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints
• Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization
• Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family

• Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process
• Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels
• Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts

• Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints.

• Respond to reporting queries
• Request prioritization (Appian) for item set up and sales direction in capacity constraints
• Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Process Production schedules charges / demand change request
• Ensure check inventory availability for order

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS (CPIM) certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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