The Opportunity:

We are searching for a Supply Planning Manager to join our Supply Chain team located in Mississauga, Ontario, the successful candidate will work directly with key cross-functional leaders across Maple Leaf Foods to map out short- and long-term production plans for our manufacturing facilities located across Canada and the US.

Aligned with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Value of Transparency and Humility, please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified, but all applications will be considered.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 10. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide leadership to a team of 3 to 5 with overall responsibility to develop short and long-term inventory plans to drive highest possible service levels to our customers at the lowest possible cost (e.g. minimizing excess inventory)
• Effectively deal with long / short inventory situations, including identification of root cause and recommended actions, and communication with stakeholders
• Identify and implement short- and long-term strategies to reduce overall cost of service
• Manage short term and long-term manufacturing capacity
• Align inventory strategies to profitability of business, seek cost and complexity reduction through rationalization
• New product development - act as voice of Supply Chain on cross functional launch teams and ensure proper plans are created to support the launch
• Set targets and report Supply Chain KPI’s to manage the business
• Actively participate in cross functional Sales & Operations Planning to provide solutions and enable growth
• Achieve timelines and support project resource requirements
• Actively benchmark best practices on tools, technology and processes to improve service levels, minimize risk, or reduce cost
• Actively lead your team through change (new tools, technology, process)

What You’ll Bring:

• 5-7 years in a Supply Planning role or similarly related experience within Supply Chain in a CPG environment
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance or a related field and/or professional designation in Supply Chain
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP-APO; experience with SAP-IBP is an advantage
• Strong problem solving as well as strategic thinking skills
• Ability to benchmark best practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, planning and inventory management methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• 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 in terms of adopting and leveraging tools and technology
• Proven ability to successfully operate in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Proven ability to develop and build high performing teams and strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships

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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