The Opportunity:

The incumbent will play a key part in connecting Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Distribution to ensure seamless product flow and accurate inventory information. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the position is responsible for maintaining timely and accurate inventory information of physical inventory details, volumes, and movements. The role works closely with Processed Meats (ham and bacon), Fresh Pork, and Quality Assurance teams to support cross-functional coordination. It also involves managing and controlling inventory through SAP, managing and controlling inventory, running reports, analyzing data, and investigating discrepancies to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 24. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Manage and control all pork inventory, all fresh and frozen pork stored at Lagimodiere DC.
• Manage and control all Prepared Meats inventory including all processed hams, fresh / frozen sausage and all bacon in the warehouse.
• Manage rogue HU's, investigate and adjust as needed.
• Manage cycle counts for both the freezer and the cooler, all discrepancies are to be investigated fully. Ensure all required adjustments are justified and approved by manager prior to making the adjustment.
• Ensure proper product rotation at all times. Only exception is customer min date requirement.
• Investigate internal inventory issues (EWM).
• Receiving of all inbound STOs, ensure physical receiving matches paperwork and what is in the system.
• Working closely with QA to place products on Cooler Hold in EWM and remove from EWM Cooler Hold once QA has given the approval.
• Work directly with QA on traceably exercises, provide reports as required.
• Scrapping of product in SAP…. product that is damaged or temperature abuse.
• Scrapping of production inventory at the request of Finance.
• Manage all returned products, ensure physical receiving matches paperwork.
• Manage all re-sales in transit requests from Sales or Customer Service.
• Manage all cross-dock volumes, segregate, track and monitor KGS by locations to ensure charge back to correct accounts.
• Work directly with the EWM management team to correct all P1 Issues, help find root cause and preventative measures.
• Complete new material set up in EWM and execute ECR’s.
• Complete monthly metrics, send to management for review and submit before deadline.
• Work closely with receiving facilities to manage any discrepancies they have at time of receiving. Investigate these discrepancies with shipping supervisors.
• Manage Year End Inventory, physical counts must be done and match system inventory.
• EWM Super User supports and assists other facilities and functional areas.
• Assist Plant production/finance with SAP processes.
• Enter USA 3PL STOs when requested and update USA Tracker
• Monitor Queue errors throughout the day; investigate and correct at needed.
• Other Project work as assigned by Management

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum high school diploma; post‑secondary education is an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a distribution environment or in inventory control/management.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Positive attitude and respectful approach in all interactions.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Confidence and competence in working with computer systems.
• A strong bias for action and proactive problem‑solving.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.