Inventory Analyst

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing and controlling of warehousing to ensure efficient inventory and warehouse management and cost-effective delivery of shipment volume objectives. You will be planning, leading, organizing and controlling the plant’s Dispensary operations for raw & packaging material to provide consistent quality ingredients to production in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Be accountable for the Warehouse Operations Plan, Coordinate & Manage Receipt/ Issue/ Disposal of raw/packaging materials and finished good inventories in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Deliver Inventory accuracy objectives and ensure Operational requirements are consistently applied while complying to all boundaries & requirements on a regular basis. Provide appropriate and properly maintained Materials handling/ movement equipment and facility to ensure safe and efficient operations. Achieve AM-Autonomous maintenance and PM-Progressive maintenance Step completion goals for warehouse equipment & SGA teams to eliminate losses & downtime.
• Lead optimum utilization of Warehouse space; conduct warehouse capacity plan review on a regular basis. Ensure storage and handling of all materials and finished goods adheres to standard palletizing, stacking and storage requirements. Manage and control the replenishment of stock at Distributor’s warehouses, analysis of inventory movements, to ensure inventory level in the supply chain is at manageable level, and no run or overstock situation and product freshness in the trade. Develop & implement overhead budgets to define cost boundaries for an efficient warehouse operation. Ensure cost targets are met via efficient utilization of equipment, workforce and utilities. Monitor and control materials wastage and variance to generate productivity savings.
• Be accountable for strong governance & compliance requirements (warehouse audits, ISO, FSSC, Quality management system audits etc.) to be in place, Be a champion to meet and/or exceed Safety & Quality requirements and driving ownership among teams.
• Be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the team and responsible for identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Interface with key stakeholders internally & externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, Align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals and maintain 100% compliance to standards, policies and local legal laws.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Relevant work experience in warehouse and/or production operations, inventory management & handling material movement equipment.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & experience in ERP (SAP) systems.
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), Analytical & Problem solving skills, strong collaboration and relationship management skills. The capability to work as the Team Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the team, deploying and managing IDP-Individual development plan for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.

More about this role

Improving the effectiveness of our Materials Management systems, the Inventory Leader will ensure that processes are aligned with Class “A” MRP II measures and will support delivery and cost performance.

Describe the primary responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility:

• Develop key performance indicators for the Materials group to achieve organizational goals and ensure factory systems are aligned with Class “A” MRP II processes as defined by Oliver Wight.
• Develop and manage reports to evaluate inventory accuracy, Master Data accuracy (BOM / Routings), rework and waste levels.
• Maintain and distribute monthly metrics and performance charts.
• Develop a high level of understanding of Materials Management and how it fits into a Class A / MRP II environment and how it supports the site’s true efficiency.
• Provide procedures, direction and support to Material Analysts and Operating team members.
• Work with our Leaders and Colleagues to develop a site specific Materials Management Strategy.
• Work with Accounting and Manufacturing to ensure systems are in place that allow for inventory integrity from receipt of goods, internal processing and through to finished goods.
• Establish Material Handling processes and procedures to maintain accuracy of Master Data (BOM / Routings) and to accurately track ingredient and packaging waste.
• Manage root cause analysis and identify corrective actions (involving people, procedures and equipment) to achieve World Class Measures for materials issues.
• Coordinate activities of Analyst and Production Clerks performing adjustments, movements and other inventory tasks.
• Develop, train and motivate members of the Materials Team so they become capable of running all aspects of the daily business with respect to Materials Management.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal customers to provide a high level of service to all departments.
• Provide an awareness of Materials management issues and requirements into the New Item and Product Change Control processes to help build accuracy and quality into the program. 
• Is responsible for ensuring that relevant GMP procedures are understood and adhered to
• Understands and follows Ewen Manufacturing food safety systems and procedures
• Is responsible for ensuring that all food safety and quality issues are brought to the immediate attention of the Quality Leader
• Responsible for an active and effective safety program ensuring compliance to governmental and corporate requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring products are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs other duties as assigned

Effort

Physical Effort:

•   Work normally requires a low level of physical effort in bending, lifting, and manual dexterity.  Computer/telephone use is moderate.

Mental Effort:

• Work normally requires a moderate level of mental effort in reading, creating written documentation, meeting deadlines, problem solving, handling multiple demands and repetitive tasks, amid constant interruptions and distractions.

Working Conditions

ØWorks in an office and manufacturing environment with varying levels of noise and with requirement to wear company mandated uniform and safety gear such as safety shoes, hair net and lab coat.

Education / Certification:

High School Diploma required

Salary and Benefits: The expected base salary range for this position is $64 600 to $80 750 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 6% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy.No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.

Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please note that the term "accommodation" in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.

Job Type

RegularManufacturing supportManufacturing