Sourcing Analyst

• Packaging Sourcing Analyst
• About Our Client
• Our client is a manufacturer specializing in liquid food products and innovative beverage solutions. With over 30 years of industry experience, they have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer serving a diverse portfolio of low-acid and high-acid beverages and liquid food products.

• Position Summary
• Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, the Packaging Sourcing Analyst will support packaging sourcing initiatives through demand planning, supplier management, market analysis, cost modeling, and inventory planning activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and operational efficiency across packaging materials used in manufacturing operations.

• Key Responsibilities
• Support packaging sourcing strategies through demand analysis, cost modeling, market research, and supplier benchmarking for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials.
• Manage packaging demand forecasts, inventory planning, sourcing calendars, and replenishment activities to support production requirements and long-range operational planning.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support packaging sourcing, development, commercialization, and continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and new product launches.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPI tracking, service reporting, issue resolution, corrective actions, and supplier relationship management activities.
• Analyze packaging market trends, cost drivers, supply risks, and pricing fluctuations to provide recommendations that support sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and supply continuity.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models, cost breakdowns, specifications, reporting tools, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate packaging trials, approvals, and implementation of packaging improvements to ensure quality, manufacturability, operational efficiency, and customer requirements are met.
• Support supplier pricing alignment, customer pricing structures, rebate programs, and invoice reconciliation activities in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and supply chain optimization through data analysis and supplier collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP standards, food safety requirements, health and safety regulations, environmental policies, and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with packaging sourcing, procurement, packaging development, or supply chain operations is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Accessibility & Accommodation
• Our client is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise us and we will work with you to meet your needs.