cpfr lead.

If you thrive on data-driven decision-making and have the interpersonal finesse to lead high-stakes customer relationships, this is the opportunity to shape the future of our supply chain network.

Job Opportunity: CPFR Lead

Location: Guelph, ON (Hybrid 3 days in office required)

Duration: 14-Month Contract

Advantages
Strategic Impact: Take the lead on critical decisions that directly influence finished goods inventory and customer satisfaction.

Collaborative Leadership: Act as a Business Process Owner for high-visibility projects that improve organizational capabilities.

Professional Growth: Gain exposure to the full end-to-end supply chain, from production planning to 3PL warehouse management.

Innovation Focused: Be the Supply Chain voice for product launches, leading the charge on innovation pipelines and transitions.


Responsibilities
Replenishment Strategy: Utilize VMI and CPFR best practices to eliminate stock-outs, maximize fill rates, and optimize order quality through MOQ and lead time adherence.

Customer Centricity: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, leading weekly meetings and leveraging empathy and persistence to achieve excellence in customer service.

Data Analysis & Forecasting: Drive forecast accuracy by analyzing POS consumption and sales trends to influence truck planning and inventory allocation.

Operational Excellence: Manage the "Perfect Order" initiative, reducing costs by resolving root causes of inefficiencies and navigating logistics challenges with 3PL warehouses.

Item Lifecycle Management: Lead supply chain planning for new product launches and discontinuations to maximize sales and minimize unsaleable goods.

Compliance & Reporting: Monitor and report on key KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, CFR) and ensure adherence to Vendor Compliance Programs.

Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a 3-year Degree/Diploma (Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred) or equivalent professional experience.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Customer Service, Order Management, or Supply Chain Operations.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and CRM tools ; experience with Integrated Planning systems is essential (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.)

Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to turn complex data into influential business cases that gain support from key account partners.

Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Language: Professional fluency in English is required; Bilingualism (French/English) is considered a strong asset.

Summary
Ready to lead the way in supply chain excellence? If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly by submitting your resume to start your journey as our next CPFR Lead.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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