Supply Chain Manager

About Ya YA Foods: 

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to… 

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture 
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Director of Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, production scheduling, and cross-functional project management within a beverage manufacturing environment. This role ensures strong demand–supply alignment, efficient production execution, on-time project delivery, and continuous improvement across procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.

Responsibilities:

Supply & Demand Planning

• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand forecasts with production, inventory, and capacity plans
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term production plans
• Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, WIP, and finished goods to balance service levels and working capital
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to improve forecast accuracy and manage demand variability

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple production lines and SKUs
• Sequence and schedule production to minimize changeovers, downtime, and waste
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust schedules based on demand shifts, material availability, and equipment constraints
• Collaborate closely with Plant Management, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams to ensure efficient execution

Project Management

• Lead supply chain–related projects, including:
  • New customer and product introductions
  • Production line expansions and capacity enhancements
  • Process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of ingredients, packaging, and co-packing capacity
• Support supplier performance management related to service, quality, and lead times
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans for critical materials

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define, track, and report key supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and service level
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost, waste, and cycle time while improving operational responsiveness

                Systems & Data Management

• Utilize ERP and planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, Parity Factory) to support planning, execution, and reporting
• Maintain accurate master data, including BOMs, lead times, and capacity parameters

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field is required
• 2+ years of leadership and management experience
• Strong background in production planning, scheduling, and project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced level skills for Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. 

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.