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ACP is a team of over 100 experts in management, sales, marketing and production. While our areas of specialty differ from person to person, we all share a common goal: to continually strive for innovation, ingenuity and genius.

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Atlantic Coated Papers (ACP) is committed to upholding ethical business practices and ensuring its operations and supply chains remain free from forced and child labour. In compliance with the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, ACP’s 2025 Annual Report outlines the company’s continued efforts to maintain strong due diligence policies, including its mandatory Code of Ethics. With a focus on providing cost-effective extrusion coating and lamination solutions across North America, ACP works with trusted suppliers in Canada and the U.S., supporting local economies while safeguarding responsible sourcing practices.

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Current Openings

Purchasing & Inventory Analyst (Full-Time)

Location: On-site

Position Summary

The Inventory Analyst plays a crucial role in optimizing the organization’s supply chain by analyzing purchasing and inventory data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is responsible for generating actionable reports and insights for key decision makers, optimizing purchasing and inventory processes, and supporting data-driven procurement strategies.

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, the Inventory Analyst works closely with suppliers, production, and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective procurement of materials required for manufacturing operations. The role leverages advanced analytics, Excel, and AI tools and methodologies to improve supplier performance, inventory efficiency, and overall supply chain effectiveness, while maintaining a strong focus on continuous learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Collect, analyze, and interpret complex purchasing data, including spend analysis, supplier performance, pricing trends, and inventory levels.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to track key purchasing KPls and provide insights to management.
Identify variances and trends in purchasing data and recommend corrective actions or opportunities for improvement.
Customer product use analysis to determine product benefits or needed substitutions.

Operational Optimization & Savings:

Analyze purchasing and inventory data, market trends, and supplier performance to inform procurement strategies and drive cost savings
Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders, delivering clear insights, trends, and actionable recommendations
Support purchasing decisions by evaluating supplier bids, assisting with contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards
Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier quality, delivery reliability, inventory turns, and process efficiency
Optimize purchasing and replenishment processes to reduce excess inventory, mitigate supply risk, and improve service levels
Leverage AI tools and technologies to automate routine tasks, enhance data analysis, and uncover actionable patterns in purchasing and inventory activities
Prompt Engineering: Effectively use generative AI tools through natural language to assist with procurement and inventory workflows, enabling analysis, reporting, and process support without the need for deep coding skills
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, and IT to streamline purchasing workflows and integrate AI-driven solutions
Support inventory accuracy initiatives, including cycle counts, variance analysis, and root-cause investigations
Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, analytics trends, and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and process innovation
Participate in ongoing training and development, actively seeking opportunities to enhance AI proficiency, analytics capabilities, and purchasing expertise

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
2–5+ years of experience in inventory analysis, purchasing analysis, or supply chain analytics (manufacturing environment preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas; macros an asset)
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and large data sets
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate actionable insights, not just reports
Familiarity with AI tools, automation, or predictive analytics used in procurement or inventory planning
Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior decision makers
Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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