Senior planner Jobs in Milton, ON

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 :

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

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’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.

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  [email protected] .

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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