Company Overview

Nipro Canada is a leading manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical devices, located in Lindsay, Ontario. We are committed to providing high-quality products that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients alike.

This position will be 100% on site at the Lindsay, ON facility.

Responsibilities:

- Create item level and product line forecasts from market demand requirements in multiple facilities
- Optimize stock holding levels within the total supply chain by managing key planning parameters and end to end processes (lead times, MOQ, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives, etc.)
- Issue new purchase orders for inventory replenishment at various warehouses. Escalate any constraints of demand greater than capacity as required.
- Maintain item master min/max and lead times in ERP system for optimal inventory planning
- Responsible for inventory balancing including inter-company warehouse transfers
- Develop strong, qualified working relationships with all international factories and contacts
- Work closely with Sales and Customer Service on Account Management activities and projects
- 3PL and distribution center daily activities including, but not limited to, data entry, inventory control, and troubleshooting of issues
- Responsible for the minimization and reduction of slow moving, short dated, and obsolete inventory
- Develop, support, and participate in the SIOP process (sales inventory operations planning)
- Take initiative to identify opportunities and to implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the end-to-end supply chain system
- Support as needed to business plan (budget), capacity management and related projects




- Actively involved in planning and supporting new business opportunities, product introductions, system implementations and updates, conducting studies and executing logistics/network solutions
- Responsible for cadence reporting and distribution of specific daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Responsible for possible consignment and VMI activities for selected customers or product lines

Education & Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning or related Supply Chain position
- Post-secondary education in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
- Strong ERP knowledge and experience with Epicor, SAP, or equivalent system
- Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills with high attention to detail
- Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred
- Manufacturing and/or Distribution experience preferred
- Excellent, professional written and verbal communication

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

- ERP System experience (Epicor, SAP or similar system acceptable)
- MRP, DRP and Forecasting modules
- Item Master & Purchase Info Record (setup, maintenance)
- Purchase Order (and Purchase Requisitions)
- Inventory Management
- Customer Orders (detailed inquiry and reporting ability)
- Demonstrated experience managing a complex multi sourced SKU portfolio
- Demonstrated experience solving supply issues to mitigate service disruption




- Forecasting experience using ERP systems, Excel, or statistical models (dedicated software)
- MS Excel – minimum intermediate level (pivot tables, V-Lookups, filtering, functions, formulas, charts)
- Demonstrated project management, time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience in a lot controlled and FDA regulated environment or industry a plus
- Experience in a Lean or Six Sigma environment is desirable
- APICS CPIM or CIRM certification is desirable

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Nipro Canada Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request at any stage in the recruitment and selection process. This posting is for a vacant position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lindsay, ON K9V 5K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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