Canadian Import / Export Specialist
We are seeking an outstanding individual to become a part of the Aviagen North America North Region Planning team. The Canadian Import / Export Specialist will be responsible for communicating with internal and external contacts to develop, produce, distribute and maintain all schedules for critical activities within the GP operation in the North Region. This position will report to the Regional Vice President and be located in Watertown, NY or Brantford, Ontario.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes :
- To manage a production plan based on sales requirements in line with processing machines capacities, materials and manpower availability and other resources
- Being fully integrated into the daily operations of multiple departments
- Understanding the needs and movements of each department
- Seamless integration of all schedules
- Developing, producing, maintaining and distributing hatchery and set schedule
- Performing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
- Bio-security and health & safety are major responsibilities
- May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by management
Job qualifications :
Poultry processing experience in a supervisory or managerial role in production or planningBachelor's degree in a suitable fieldHighly numerate data rational, with strong analytical skillsMust be able to work in both Canada and United StatesExcellent English written & verbal communication skillsExcellent analytical skills and flexibility to changing work schedules requiredStrong attention to detail is requiredAt least 5 years' experience in production planning environment with at least 3 years' experience in an ERP systemAt least 3 years experiences in an environment preferably Poultry PlantPrevious managerial level experience in planningHigh degree of self-organizational skills, with attention to detailAbility to "multi-task" and operate in an intensive environmentExcellent working knowledge of Window officeExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenSolid ERP experience related to demand, supply and production planning and schedulingAbility to establish short and long term goals to meet customer needsWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.