Supply Chain Specialist

As a Supply Chain Specialist you will be a critical contributor to providing best in class customer service while coordinating the supply plan for our terminals. Your primary goal will be to manage product inventory by updating, monitoring and executing timely resupply plans, in collaboration with peer groups. At Irving Oil our customers matter and we want to ensure they have the product they need when they need it.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work from our modern satellite office, in collaboration with teams in our Home Office.

• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking.

• Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.

• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation.

• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate supply plan for terminals with Demand planner, Traders and Marine Schedulers.

• Keep both internal and external stakeholders informed of any adjustments to plan.

• Communicate and approve demand nominations with counterparties.

• Plan and execute regulatory transitions with accuracy and efficiency in mind.

• Provide direction and mitigation plans by effectively communicating with customer groups to understand requirements and impacts.

• Lead team resolution if product concerns surface, e.g. an off-spec product.

• Proactively manage inventory taking a long term planning approach.

• Anticipate variances and recommend appropriate action plans to minimize gaps between Demand forecast vs Actual.

• Promote a one-company view to successful outcomes.

• Be accountable to the 24/7 operations with rotational on call requirements.

• Support growth initiatives and reporting.

• Develop a keen understanding of your supply chain and liaise with appropriate stakeholders to maximize value and storage utilization to prevent disruptions.

• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing liftings, demands and conducting root cause analyses.

Your Skills:

• Exemplify teamwork and collaborative approach to solutions with a positive attitude.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in a dynamic environment.

• Possess strong logistical aptitude.

• Ability to influence without authority.

• Very strong customer service focus with high ownership of your responsibilities and commitments to stakeholders.

• Comfortable leading change, while remaining professional in a fast-paced and time sensitive working environment.

• Able to make quick decisions and effectively balance competing priorities.

• Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.

• Strong analytical skills to complete detailed data and statistical analyses and trending.

• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to consider both short and long term impacts.

• A life long learner with a desire to understand the broader environment (e.g. sales, channels, products, and supply locations).

• Good understanding of inventory management and /or capacity planning.

• Keen observation and attention to detail are paramount

Your Experience:

• Post-secondary education is preferred (e.g. Logistics, Supply Chain/Operations, business, economics, or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

• Minimum 3 years of progressive work experience in an Operations / Analyst / Coordinator role.

• Experience in supply chain/operations or demand planning management a definite asset.

• Experience in Oil and Gas industry is an asset.

• Proficient with MS Office. Ability to to use features in Excel such as advanced pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, IF functions, etc. are an asset.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.

Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.

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