Canadian Import/Export Specialist

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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 planning

• Bachelor’s Degree in a suitable field
• Highly numerate data rational, with strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work in both Canada and United States
• Excellent English written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and flexibility to changing work schedules required
• Strong attention to detail is required
• At least 5 years’ experience in Production Planning environment with at least 3 years’ experience in a ERP system
• At least 3 years experiences in an environment preferably Poultry Plant
• Previous managerial level experience in planning
• High degree of self-organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to “multi-task” and operate in an intensive environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Window office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Solid ERP experience related to demand, supply and production planning and scheduling
• Ability of establish short and long term goals to meet customer needs
  
  

We 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.