Sourcing Analyst

YA YA Foods Corp•Toronto, ON

12h•CA$0 - CA$58,000

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Food Science or a related field
Skill in organization, analysis, time management, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software
Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
Great interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
Encouraging team member, collaborative in approach, and able to lead
Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Responsibilities

Coordinate customer demand forecasts to produce material requirements for suppliers.
Compile and manage a monthly demand database to facilitate all strategic decision making for the Sourcing team.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure availability of required materials with Ya YA production schedule.
Coordinate with Ya YA’s planning team to manage inventory levels and order patterns based on Ya YA’s demand and our suppliers lead times.
Manage supplier contracts, perform contact balance checks, and identify required action when balances are drawn down or market opportunities exist for favourable bookings.
Monitor markets for key raw materials. Present this information to the Manager and VP and recommend actions accordingly.
Support in problem-solving material substitutions for ingredients and packaging materials in instances where changes to existing, or new-to-launch products are required.
Establish a record of all quality specifications and requirements for materials used by Ya YA Foods.
Manage and drive quality improvement programs with suppliers by identifying and eliminating waste and inefficiency in the supply chain.
Identify and collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to proactively identify risks of shortages or price sensitivity for key raw materials. Establish risk mitigating measures and collaborate with customers on execution of these strategies.
Oversee the implementation of all material price changes.
Work with Accounts Payable to manage price and volume discrepancies in invoices, and ensure Ya YA’s suppliers are paid on time and the correct amount.
Manage projects to ensure alignment between price changes from suppliers to Ya YA with the pricing schedule with our customers.
Work with Accounts Receivable to manage the collection of all supplier rebates.
Manage the annual sourcing calendar to ensure Ya YA is proactively addressing contracting materials in key times of the year.
Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
Other duties as assigned.