Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.
Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging.
We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.
We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.
Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.
- Do What’s Right
- Shared Value
- High Performance
- Diverse and Inclusive Teams
- Disciplined Decision Making
- Our Accountability
- Intense Curiosity
- Transparency and Humility
The Opportunity
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The Supply Chain Process & Technology Analyst (Distribution) plays a key role in enabling efficient and standardized operations across the Distribution Center (DC) network. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Technology & Process, this role is responsible for driving process documentation, standardization, training, master data governance, and technology adoption within DC operations.
This position works closely with DC teams, Super Users, and IS/IT partners to support day-to-day operations, ensure successful implementation of process improvements, and promote consistent use of systems and best practices across the network.
- Map and Analyze Supply Chain Workflows: Lead engaging stakeholder interviews and workshops to capture the current state of supply chain processes, creating detailed workflow maps that uncover opportunities for optimization.
- Develop Applications and Automation Solutions: Design, build, and maintain business applications using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio, to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Drive Knowledge Transfer: Develop and maintain knowledge transfer tools to ensure long-term sustainment of process improvements.
- Leverage SQL for Application Development and Data Management: Utilize SQL databases to create application data models, support business solutions, integrate enterprise data sources, and troubleshoot data and system issues.
- Deliver Engaging Training: Conduct training sessions for business users on system updates and new processes
- Champion Data Integrity and Reliability: Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across SAP and other systems.
- Bridge Business and Technology: Act as liaison between business users and IS/IT teams for issue resolution and system enhancements.
- Enable Innovation Through Testing and Deployment: Support testing, piloting, and deployment of system enhancements (SAP, Copilot studio, Microsoft Power Platform, BI tools, RPA).
- Manage Month-End Audit Activities: Execute month-end audit processes, including validation of inventory balances, transaction accuracy, and compliance with established controls and procedures
- Support Distribution Center (DC) Operations: Support day-to-day Distribution Center (DC) operations by monitoring inventory movements, resolving transactional issues, and ensuring operational processes are executed accurately
- Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
- Professional and career development opportunities supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Technology, Systems Analysis, Application Development, System Integration, or related technical roles
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience investigating and resolving complex business and system issues
• Strong SQL skills with experience designing database solutions, creating application data models, and integrating SQL data sources with business applications
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio
• Experience supporting and enhancing SAP solutions, including ECC, S/4HANA, IBP, or similar ERP platforms
• Understanding of APIs, data integrations, system interfaces, and enterprise application architecture
• Experience with software testing, deployments, and change management practices
• Knowledge of master data management, data governance, and data quality processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain Operations, Business Stakeholders, and IT partners
• Passion for automation, emerging technologies, and continuous process improvement
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Acts as an ambassador of Maple Leaf Foods values, with strong alignment to Leadership Edge principles.
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.
Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible 