Job Description

• Work shift:
  Sunday to Thursday, with Friday availability required once per month.
• Develop and update daily bake plans most cost-effectively and sustainably, ensuring schedules are optimized to meet deadlines and customer demand.
• Run DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) and create Transfer Orders (TOs) and deliveries for outbound product movement.
• Ensure planning tools are accurately maintained for new products, discontinuations, and network changes.
• Monitor plant performance by engaging with production teams, identifying potential risks, and adjusting plans as required.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and other supplies based on production schedules and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, negotiate terms, and resolve any supply chain disruptions.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Conduct regular inventory checks to identify material needs and prevent stock-outs or overstock situations.
• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules and meet customer demand.
• Execute MRP runs and analyze system outputs to generate purchase and production orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to prevent stock-outs or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and supply planning teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain master data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems, including lead times, safety stock, and lot sizes.
• Identify and resolve material shortages proactively, escalating issues as needed.
• Analyze demand and supply variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning processes and system utilization.
• Track and report on key supply chain KPIs, including service levels, waste reduction, and inventory optimization.
• Identify and mitigate risks to supply, proactively adjusting plans to minimize customer impact.
• Participate in cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives, such as SKU rationalization and waste reduction programs.
• Strengthened the focus on critical thinking, cross-functional influence, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Tailored the content to the food and beverage industry, highlighting food safety, traceability, and service level targets.
• Contribute to supply chain improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean and best-in-class practices

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (or working toward) is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or related function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in planning systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Proficiency with MS Excel; experience with Oracle, WMS, Power BI/Tableau/SQL is an asset.
• Understanding of MRP/MPS/DRP concepts and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and work cross-functionally.
• High level of integrity, energy, and self-motivation.
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies an asset.
• Demonstrated professional presentation skills, including strong written and oral communication, exceptional organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong customer focus and conflict management skills.
• Solid change management and influencing skills.
• Adaptability to an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain costs and service levels at or below budget expectations.