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 December 18. 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.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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