Sr. Supply planner
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. based in Mississauga, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Sr. Supply planner. Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a food company specializing in prepared meats, plant-based protein, and ready-to-eat meals under brands like Maple Leaf and Schneiders. It serves North American and Asian markets, emphasizing sustainability as a carbon-neutral company. By leveraging innovative practices and a focus on quality, Maple Leaf meets diverse consumer needs while promoting environmentally responsible food production. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Position: Sr. Supply planner
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $60.00 – $65.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Mississauga, ON, CA
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Master Production Scheduling, preferably in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment
Experience: Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Supply Planning or a similar role within Supply Chain Planning, such as Demand Planning
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should exhibit exceptional change management skills and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field and hold a professional designation in Supply Chain
- The candidates should have knowledge of and experience with SAP-IBP and PowerBI, with familiarity in IBP Inventory Optimization (IO), IBP S&OP, and IBP Response and Supply considered an advantage
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency in statistics, planning, and inventory management methods, with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
- The candidates should have strong analytical and technical skills, along with experience in data management, and the ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions and recommendations
- The candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various teams, departments, and organizational levels involved in the supply planning process
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to plan production for state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained to provide outstanding customer service, and take corrective action when inventories are long or short
- The candidates should be able to manage short-term and long-term manufacturing capacities, identifying issues, bottlenecks, and opportunities through regular participation in the S&OP cycle
- The candidates should be able to leverage datasets to optimize planning decisions and identify continuous improvement recommendations
- The candidates should be able to root cause supply issues and implement strategies to reduce overall costs of service and working capital
- The candidates should be able to develop seasonal inventory builds by examining manufacturing capacity and understanding customer
- The candidates should be able to establish partnerships with cross-functional counterparts, ensuring regular communication to resolve constraints or shortages, identify root causes, reduce costs, and uncover opportunities
- The candidates should be able to plan and execute production of new product launches, ensuring product viability from an inventory management perspective
- The candidates should be able to participate in the product development process, supporting project resource requirements and ensuring timelines are met
Benefits:
- The candidates will get Competitive Health, Wellness, Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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