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Saskatoon, Sk, Ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Inventory Management: Oversee the entire inventory management process, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of goods within the warehouse facility.Inventory Accuracy: Implement and maintain procedures to ensure the accuracy of inventory records through regular cycle counts, reconciliation, and investigation of discrepancies.System Management: Utilize inventory management systems effectively to track inventory levels, movements, and locations, and ensure data integrity.Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and optimize space utilization within the warehouse.Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to warehouse staff on inventory control procedures, safety protocols, and proper handling of inventory to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.Vendor Management: Liaise with suppliers and vendors to resolve inventory-related issues, coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, and maintain accurate records of inventory transactions.Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to inspect incoming and outgoing inventory for damages, defects, or discrepancies, and take appropriate corrective actions as needed.Reporting: Generate regular reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and operational performance metrics, and provide insights and recommendations to management for informed decision-making.Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (Health Canada), industry standards, and client-specific guidelines related to inventory management, storage, and handling.Customer Service: Collaborate with customer service and operations teams to address customer inquiries, resolve order discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.

London, Ontario, Canada

Sri Lanka

Procuring Ingredients and packaging materials to cater to uninterrupted production while keeping an optimum inventory level for 80+ imported materials and 250+ locally purchased materials with an annual value of more than USD 20 Mn.Collate forecast data, prepare plans according to production plans, jointly determine the budget, price estimates, prepare documents, inform, analyze & track stock positioning, plan for procurement & seek approval from the unit head, provide feedback & control variances to ensure functional efficiency.Recommend and negotiate contract terms and ensure timely delivery of a procurement solution to support business and coordinated the sourcing process to finalize vendor contractual agreements. Train internal stakeholders on internal Procurement tools and processes.Leading the alternative supplier development audits and frequent supplier visits with the support of the QA team to ensure uninterrupted supply to the production.Driving cost-saving projects and sustainability projects via alternative specifications and alternative supplier developmentLeading the compliance pillar of the procurement division to ensure 100% adherence to the procurement process and policies

Sri Lanka

Category Buyer - Ingredients Ingredients ordering to cater uninterrupted production while keeping optimum inventory level for 60 imported materials with an annual value of USD 6 Mn A key member of the weekly supply planning team to look at production fluctuations Vs material availability in six months horizon.Continuous tracking of global commodity price fluctuations and providing reports to management for sourcing exercise. Maintaining optimum inventory levels and accurate material ordering to minimize write-off costs. Sourced for suppliers who could offer better products, and provide cost savings for the company.Liaise with user departments and other external sources in identifying optimum sources for said categories, delivering value to the manufacturing team.Resolve issues that could disrupt import material flow and continuity of the supply process by ensuring timely payment for the suppliers, resolving banking-related issues, and ensuring corrective actions are taken with regard to defective products and product losses via liaising with insurance service providers and Interface with business and suppliers, influence stakeholder and drive change across the procurement initiative.

Sri Lanka

Indirect SourcingDevelop a core understanding of the industry and spent data across portfolios of marketing and indirect material and services.Ensure the total cost of ownership across designed categories and perform research related to pricing procedure, supply market, etc.Drive end-to-end sourcing process to ensure supply of materials and services that fits for purpose and deliver optimum value to support business.Sourcing new vendors in an effort to boost the range of products offered in-store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations and implement a tactical approach to sourcing to obtain the best value for moneyAssessed and managed supplier performance for continuous improvement by leading supplier meetings.

Sri Lanka

Key Responsibilities Provide support for Sri Lanka GSK product re-launches and promotions. Negotiate with suppliers on price and timely availability packaging materials. Support to achieve procurement KPIs like inventory materials on-time delivery , Receive no defect, operational savings targets. Based on the monthly MRP report place the inventory orders with GSK approved suppliers. Maintaining and updating Packing/Raw materials and approved supplier list as per the latest global approved supplier list.Maintaining miscellaneous registers (Artwork, RM/PM sample, Proof sample) and close follow up completion of the activities. Monthly circulation of the registers for the relevant stakeholders. Coordinating the sample process for Packing/Raw materials with site QA, LOC and suppliers. Maintain, update and monitoring supplier quality agreements (TSA, TSE/BSE) and other compliance documents like TPO ( third party oversight )

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 2Nd Class Upper Division

Education record

2012 Advance Level (Maths Stream) *Combined Maths *Physics *Chemistry