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Senior Supply Chain Lead Materials & InventoryLocation: Canada (Calgary)Reports to: Director, Supply Planning & Procurement CanadaAbout the Baby GourmetFounded by sisters, Jen Carlson & Jill Vos in 2005, Baby Gourmet began with a simple mission: to help little ones develop a love for good food. They crafted their own recipes at home and sold them weekly at the Calgary Farmers Market.Fast forward 20 years, Baby Gourmet has grown into a leading Baby & Toddler food brand, trusted by families nationwide. They offer a wide variety of products, from Fruit & Veggie Pouches and nutrient-rich Cereals to Meals and Snacks designed to satisfy growing appetites. Through its Simply Gourmet brand, they extend their commitment to Toddlers, offering delicious accessible snack options for little explorers.Baby Gourmet is proudly part of The Hero Group; a private international company headquartered in Switzerland and continues to demonstrate a deep commitment to supporting families at every stage of their food journey.Our work is organized around our mission To delight Consumers through honest goodness in every bite. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.Our ValuesOur ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.Create wow ~Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibilityAbout the RoleThe Senior Supply Chain Specialist is a critical operational role responsible for raw material and packaging procurement, upstream inventory accuracy, and the stabilization and continuous improvement of the inventory cycle across third-party manufacturers and partners.This role combines hands-on execution, analytical depth, and process development to ensure inventory accuracy, supply continuity, and scalable operations in a complex, outsourced manufacturing environment. The Specialist acts as the operational backbone for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging owning day-to-day execution while continuously strengthening tools, controls, and processes to reduce manual complexity and operational risk.What Youll DoOwn raw material and packaging ordering for third-party manufacturersLead raw/pack inventory reconciliation and month-end accuracy, including discrepancy investigation and resolutionOwn and continuously improve the end-to-end upstream Inventory Cycle, including documentation, controls, and process stabilizationMaintain, enhance, and develop core tools, including:MRP and planning model (MIX)Raw material and ingredient inventory evaluation tool (FIX)Manage raw material write-offs, adjustments, and inventory provision mechanics in coordination with FinanceSupport inbound logistics and customs clearance for raw materials and packagingPartner closely with Supply Planning to ensure material availability aligns with production plansIdentify opportunities to simplify, automate, or systemize inventory and procurement processesProvide operational support for major transitions or project work (e.g., changes to TPM operating models)Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Plan & Deliver, Procurement, Finance, Quality, and TPM partnersWhat This Role IsA senior, hands-on specialist role with clear ownership and accountabilityA blend of execution, analytical problem-solving, and process buildingA key stabilizing force in a complex, outsourced manufacturing and inventory environmentWhat This Role Is NotNot a purely administrative or transactional roleNot a finished-goods distribution or 3PL operations roleNot a strategic sourcing or contract negotiation roleWhat Youll NeedRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, inventory control, or procurement operationsHands-on experience with raw material and packaging procurementProven experience leading inventory reconciliation, variance investigation, and month-end accuracyAdvanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and large multi-sheet modelsExperience working with ERP systems (SAP B1 or similar preferred)Demonstrated ability to build, stabilize, and improve processes in manual or evolving environmentsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of operational outcomesCollaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable working across functionsConsidered an AssetSCMP designation (Supply Chain Management Professional) or active pursuit of the designationExperience in CPG, food manufacturing, or TPM environmentsExposure to MRP models or advanced planning toolsExperience supporting inventory write-offs, provisions, or working-capital initiativesFamiliarity with customs clearance or inbound logistics coordinationIdeal Candidate ProfileComfortable operating in complex, evolving environments where structure is still being builtDetail-oriented, disciplined, and able to take full ownership of outcomesNaturally inclined toward process improvement and systems thinkingAble to balance hands-on execution with continuous improvement