Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a key contributor within the Supply Planning team, the Senior Supply Planner is responsible for the development of production and inventory plans to meet corporate service level targets within inventory cost objectives. Through strategic planning, data analysis, and fact-based decision making, the Senior Supply Planner is accountable for driving category performance measured across numerous key performance indicators (KPIs) and is responsible for identifying constraints and opportunities that can impact business objectives.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Plan production for our state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that appropriate inventory levels are planned and maintained, in order to provide outstanding service to our customers; taking corrective action when inventories are long or short
• Manage short term and long-term manufacturing capacities; identifies issues, bottlenecks and opportunities through regular participation in S&OP cycle.
• Leverage datasets to optimize planning decisions and identify continuous improvement recommendations
• Root cause supply issues and implement strategies to reduce overall cost of service and working capital
• Develop seasonal inventory builds by examining manufacturing capacity and understanding customer needs
• Partnership with cross functional counterparts -- regular communication and collaboration with multiple cross functionals to successfully communicate and resolve constraints or shortages, identify root causes, reduce costs, and identify opportunities.
• Plan and execute production of new product launches to ensure product is viable from an inventory management perspective.
• Participate in product development process, ensuring timelines are met by supporting project resource requirements.

What You ll Bring:

• 3+ years in a Supply Planning or similarly related experience within Supply Chain Planning (Demand Planning, Master Production Scheduling, etc.) in a CPG environment
• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Finance or a related field and/or professional designation in Supply Chain preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP-IBP and PowerBI; experience with IBP Inventory Optimization (IO), IBP S&OP and IBP Response and Supply is an advantage
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, planning and inventory management methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, as well as experience with data management Proven ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the supply planning process.
• Exceptional change management skills
• Proven ability to successfully operate in a fast paced, demanding environment

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.