Senior Supply Chain Lead – Materials & Inventory
Location: Canada (Calgary)
Reports to: Director, Supply Planning & Procurement – Canada
About the Baby Gourmet…
Founded 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 Farmer’s 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 Values…
Our 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 responsibility
About the Role…
The 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 You’ll Do…
- Own raw material and packaging ordering for third-party manufacturers
- Lead raw/pack inventory reconciliation and month-end accuracy , including discrepancy investigation and resolution
- Own and continuously improve the end-to-end upstream Inventory Cycle , including documentation, controls, and process stabilization
- Maintain, 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 Finance
- Support inbound logistics and customs clearance for raw materials and packaging
- Partner closely with Supply Planning to ensure material availability aligns with production plans
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or systemize inventory and procurement processes
- Provide 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 partners
What This Role Is…
- A senior, hands-on specialist role with clear ownership and accountability
- A blend of execution, analytical problem-solving, and process building
- A key stabilizing force in a complex, outsourced manufacturing and inventory environment
What This Role Is Not…
- Not a purely administrative or transactional role
- Not a finished-goods distribution or 3PL operations role
- Not a strategic sourcing or contract negotiation role
What You’ll Need…
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, inventory control, or procurement operations
- Hands-on experience with raw material and packaging procurement
- Proven experience leading inventory reconciliation, variance investigation, and month-end accuracy
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and large multi-sheet models
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP B1 or similar preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to build, stabilize, and improve processes in manual or evolving environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational outcomes
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable working across functions
Considered an Asset
- SCMP designation (Supply Chain Management Professional) or active pursuit of the designation
- Experience in CPG, food manufacturing, or TPM environments
- Exposure to MRP models or advanced planning tools
- Experience supporting inventory write-offs, provisions, or working-capital initiatives
- Familiarity with customs clearance or inbound logistics coordination
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments where structure is still being built
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to take full ownership of outcomes
- Naturally inclined toward process improvement and systems thinking
- Able to balance hands-on execution with continuous improvement
