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The Company is part of the Diploma Healthcare Group (DHG) which is a group of specialized medical device distribution companies operating in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland

Somagen Diagnostics Inc. was founded +30 years ago in Edmonton and has grown steadily to become Canada’s largest independent provider of medical diagnostic technology to laboratories, hospitals and clinics. Somagen is the exclusive Canadian distributor for many of the world’s most respected diagnostic product suppliers such as Polymedco, Phadia, and Sakura. We pride ourselves on being a highly technical sales organization providing leading support solutions to our clinical customers. Our proven business model has consistently achieved sustained growth even through challenging economic times.

Vantage Endoscopy and AMT Surgical are leading sales focused distribution organizations specializing in high tech niche diagnostic and therapeutic medical products focused on Endoscopy/GI Suite, GI Clinics and Hospital Operating Rooms across Canada.

Representing suppliers of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic products devices from around the world, we are a leader in medical product and device distribution in Canada.

The Position: The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of goods within the supply chain. This role involves planning, purchasing, and managing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. The Supply Planner collaborates closely with various departments, including sales, marketing and logistics, to align supply chain processes with business objectives. This role has a strong supply planning and analytical focus beyond traditional purchasing.
What you’ll do:This role is responsible for a variety of functions that include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations. Implement inventory control policies and procedures.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials and products.
• Order Management: Oversee the ordering process, ensuring that supplier orders are processed and delivered on time.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze supply chain data and generate reports and present findings to management.
• Risk Identification and Management: Anticipate potential disruptions in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Master Data: Create and maintain material master data in the system to ensure it is correct and up to date

Requirements:

The successful individual will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• It’s an asset to have 2-3 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or a related area.
• Certifications (asset): APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• Have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office, strong in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query or VBA is an asset)
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision and be able to work quickly with high accuracy.
• Confidence in asking questions and clarification on tasks assigned.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the ability to strategically develop systems that will have longevity.
• Positive, responsible, and self-motivated with demonstrated problem-solving skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business.
• A great range of social activities
• Employee referral program
• And so much more!!

Hours and Locations:

• Flexible 7.5-hour shift within office hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Mississauga (Meadowvale area)
• Hybrid work model (3x in the office)

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check and references.

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In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005, should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will gladly work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

If you are interested in working for a progressive and dynamic company with solid growth potential, in a field that has a direct impact on the lives of our employees, hospital staff and patients, we would like to hear from you on how you can contribute and grow with us!

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $56,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold any supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) and which on?
• Are you comfortable analyzing supply chain data and preparing reports for management?

If yes, please provide an example.

Experience:

• maintaining material master data in an ERP system: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 5S2