PURCHASING AND INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

Mucci Farms Inc•Kingsville, ON

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Mucci Farms is a leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, specializing in greenhouse-grown produce with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality. We take pride in our ability to build relationships with our suppliers and source new suppliers that share our vision. We are looking for a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager to lead our growing Purchasing Team! The Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager at Mucci Farms is a leadership development role for an experienced procurement professional with packaging or CPG experience who is ready to advance into management. The role oversees sourcing, supplier negotiations, purchasing, and inventory management for direct (packaging e.g. Corrugate, resin, and film) and indirect materials. The position leads Buyers and Inventory Clerks, drives procurement and inventory best practices, optimizes costs and inventory flow, and supports cross-functional initiatives. It offers opportunities to develop people leadership skills, contribute to strategic decisions, and gain exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education is required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role with Purchasing and Inventory Control
Strong negotiation skills to effectively negotiate with Suppliers
Must have strong time management skills with an emphasis on meeting deadlines
Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills
Experience in leading and managing a team
Advanced MS Office skills (Excel)
Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

PMAC Certificate and/or C.S.C.M.P. Designation preferred/considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Team of employees consisting of Buyers. Assistants and Inventory Clerks
Manage Direct and Indirect Spend categories which include Direct (Corrugate, Resin (Trays, Films, Bags), Labels) and Indirect materials (MRO, PPE, Services)
Capital Equipment Sourcing
Work in conjunction with Packaging Development Manager, Sales & Marketing to source and develop new packaging formats
Negotiate contracts, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids with suppliers
Validate negotiation processes and BID’s made by buyers and Supervisor
Provide training and/or update in of good practices regarding to Purchasing department
Ensure the Team will be motivated and aligned with the goals determined by the Senior Management
Prepare and present reports regarding market conditions and organizational spend to Senior Management
Prepare and present ROI report for CAPEX
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory flow, reduce waste and develop appropriate min/max levels
Ensures storage and inventory control are performed in an efficient manner
Update Senior Management on any current or foreseeable inventory issues
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned