Supply Chain Consultant - Planning

About LIDD   LIDD is a leading supply chain management consulting firm. We design complex warehouses and logistics systems to help companies move goods more efficiently. Our clients are manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including many brand names in food & beverage and consumer goods. From our offices in Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles and Seoul, we tackle challenging projects in a fun and supportive environment.
Our Supply Chain Consultants in planning help design world-class distribution operations. Working with partners, directors, and project managers, you will participate in:
Auditing operations and recommending improvements in process, layout and software;
Designing and building manufacturing and distribution facilities;
Configuring and supporting software systems that run supply chains.
Working out of either our Toronto or Montreal office, at LIDD you will:
Analyze, document and calculate logistics and business operations data;
Model business processes to develop innovative recommendations for clients;
Develop and implement planning tools and processes;
Develop scripts that enhance applications, interfaces and reports;
Build custom reports and KPIs from multiple software systems;
Communicate technical analyses to project teams and clients clearly and concisely;
Write training documentation for clients;
Attend client-facing meetings.
To qualify for this role, you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, software, science, business management or a related field;
Live in a city where LIDD has an office:
Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles or Seoul;
Be able to travel within Canada and the United States up to 20% of the time;
Excellent written and spoken English - French an asset;
Programming experience;
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
An understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
We’re looking for candidates who have:
A demonstrated interest in supply chain management and logistics;
Strong analytical and logical/mathematical problem-solving capabilities;
Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
Attention to detail and quality;
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with guidance;
Comfort working independently in an ambiguous environment with pressing deadlines.
Experience we consider a bonus:

Experience with supply chain related software or businesses;

Experience with database management and SQL Syntax;

Experience with java programming language;
Experience in a demand/supply planning or forecasting role.