Supply Chain Coordinator

Are you looking for your next challenge? Advance Wire Products Ltd. (AWP) is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of innovative merchandising solutions for the retail grocery, convenience, and pharmacy market.  We are growing and are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Surrey.

We are deeply committed to our mission, which is to help drive our clients’ profitability and customer satisfaction through in-store innovation. AWP has been working with grocery, convenience, and pharmacy retailers to solve merchandising challenges since 1953. Our team combines in-depth research with front-line retail experience to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients and their business practices. All employees, from the manufacturing department through to the sales team, work to truly understand the business of our clients.

This role oversees a variety of projects, monitoring progress, reporting variances and acting as liaison among stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes awarded projects from the Sales team and begins the process of ensuring Items and
  COs are entered in Infor for production processing and tracking;


• Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and within scope.


• Tracks and analyzes projects’ performance and expenditures and reports variances to management.


• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.


• Works with resource management on resource planning, availability and allocation for projects.


• Translates project requirements into tasks, schedules and assigns tasks.


• Communicates to management changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.


• Tracks and analyzes project performance, cost performance, schedule and reports result to management. Makes recommendations for action.


• Reports and escalates to management as needed.


• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.


• Closes project and documentation, passes project deliverables to operations.


• Carries out other related tasks and projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Education: Diploma or Degree in business or operations. Project Management certification is an asset


• Experience: At least 3 years project coordination preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Proficiency with standard Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)


• Strategic thinking/planning ability with a demonstrated track record in problem solving as well as seeking and creating solutions to challenges


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders and staff


• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and thrive in a changing, growing environment


• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Strong working relationships internally/externally


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Demonstrated high level of initiative


• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines


• Strong attention to detail


• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing skills

Work Environment

• Monday – Friday, flexible start time (8.5hr shift)


• Shared office space
  
  

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Start/Finish Times: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to start and finish your workday according to your schedule, allowing you to manage your time effectively.


• Medical and Dental Benefits: Your health is our priority. We offer comprehensive medical and dental benefits to ensure you and your family have the support you need.


• Free Parking and EV Charging: Say goodbye to the stress of finding parking. Our employees enjoy complimentary parking, making your commute hassle-free, and for those with EV cars, we have four complimentary charging stalls.


• Fully Stocked Fridge with Snacks: Never go hungry at work again! Our office kitchen is filled with a variety of snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.


• Company Lunches: Build connections with your colleagues over delicious company-provided lunches. Enjoy a variety of cuisines and foster a sense of camaraderie within the team
  

We thank you for your interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are looking forward to receiving your resume via our online process. No walk-ins, please.