Warehouse Supervisor

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Warehouse Supervisor
Requisition ID: 8541
Location:Exshaw, AB, CA, T0L 2C0
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: <10%

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

Required Education: Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master’s/Graduate Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain, Logistics, Business

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years in purchasing or warehouse management
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (production or maintenance)
• Additional Requirements: Experience in forecasting, MRP, ERP systems, EDI or scanning systems
• Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Good SAP knowledge.
• Required Language: English

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership ability to drive direct reports
• Excellent written and oral operational communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions
• Costs / results driven
• Strong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions in English
• Convincing communicator / personality with high sensitivity to customers and suppliers who can balance empathy and assertiveness
• Familiarity with the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Ability to continuously improve efficiency of processes and manage change
• Strong customer orientation
• Understanding of the cement manufacturing process
• Be able to convey a sense of urgency and anticipate and resolve logistical issues
• Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
• Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

PURPOSE:

Support the procurement function within an operating cement plant by maximizing efficiencies associated with the provision of materials to the operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of warehousing including handling stock reconciliations, handling incoming goods, issuing goods, receiving returned goods, stocktaking and managing quality and inspection stock
• Implement and manage warehousing strategies, policies and procedures to ensure that movement and storage of goods is managed effectively throughout the operating company
• Ensure warehousing KPIs are met in order to support the effective running of the operating company and prepare and publish warehousing reports to demonstrate performance
• Drive improvement and results in operational efficiency and inventory improvement strategies
• Take responsibility for receiving, storing and dispatching goods, tracking shipments, co-ordinating import and export activities & liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers as necessary
• Ensure warehouse strategies that assure plant reliability are properly defined and enforced
• Implement warehouse management policy and best practice procedures
• Constantly improve warehouse performance (ensure warehouse KPIs are defined and measured)
• Ensure OH&S requirements are met in the warehouse
• Create SAP Contracts and place MRP Orders
• Work closely with other functions (maintenance, production, finance) to effectively support the operation
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of stock to the operation