Coordinator, Bakery Canada

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Position Purpose

Managing and maintaining the highest levels of inventory integrity for Aspire Bakeries while demonstrating fiscal responsibility through diligent analysis and reconciliation of inventory movements. 

Responsibilities

• Determining where to position inventory to ensure adequate supply at all IC’s.
• Ensuring open orders in system are closed and inventory is in proper locations.
• Book value comparison and reconciliation between Aspire Bakeries and IC records.
• Identify inventory risks (OSMI) and determine course of action with process owners.
• Managing the control of “on hold” product at all internal and external IC’s.
• Liaising with financial auditors and warehouses as required.
• Conducting and leading mock recalls for audit compliance, quality concerns, etc.
• Review and analyze regional inventories to detect discrepancies. 
• Prepare U.S. Customs related documents.
• Confirm and file daily receipts for raw, pack, and finished goods.
• SAP related activities as required such as inventory adjustments, portal requests,etc.
• Prepare and communicate local material transfers.
• Administer and reconcile raw, pack, and finished goods cycle counts.
• Back up support to Warehouse Supervisor when needed.
• Adhere to GMPs, and Health and Safety rules.
• Ensure work areas are clean and clear of hazards.
• Prepare documents for courier shipments when needed.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to Supervisor immediately.
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Ensure GMP’s and safe food handling practices are being followed.
• Be the train the trainer for PIT equipment.
• Participate in health and safety meetings and inspections.
• Assist in BRC compliance initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong computer skills (SAP, Excel, MS Word).
• Education, certification, experience in a related field (CITT, PLog, CPICS)
• Ability to multi task and meet critical timelines consistently.
• Ability to operate independently and take calculated risk without fear of failure.
• Pride in their work and accomplishments.
• Ability to priorize and multitask.

Required

• Minimum Grade 12 Education with good oral and written English skills.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and nights.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understands the basics in inventory controls.
• Proven good attendance record.

Preferred

• Minimum 1 year practical experience on electric reach stackers and pallet jacks.
• Knowledge on how to utilize SAP / inventory systems and RF guns.
• Able to understand the scheduling process, quality training, safety policies & procedures.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.