Supply Planner

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About the position

The Supply Planner position is a highly visible supply chain role that is responsible for overseeing inventory planning and procurement across the supply chain network. This individual needs to have the capability to balance the sometimes-conflicting goals of inventory targets, targeted customer service levels, forecast accuracy, and safety stock requirements for the allocated portfolio of SKU’s for which he or she is assigned. This person is the key liaison to resolve supply issues and ensures the efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives. This role will identify ways to improve supply planning processes by utilizing current tools and systems. In addition, this person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all purchase order data to support the Sales, Operations, and Transportation Teams in order to meet customer demand and regional performance objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for maintaining inventories and executing the supply plan to minimize out of stocks across the supply chain network to increase service levels while reducing purchasing costs and capital employed.
• Proactively utilize MRP’s and other tools to review inventory projections & supply-demand summaries to prevent potential shortages or excessive inventory and demurrage.
• Monitors inventory levels and make suggestions on inventory parameters (e.g. safety stock, forecast, etc.).
• Ability to assess purchasing options, optimizing loads via combining various products onto a single order, pre-ordering as needed to reduce costs. Works with Product Marketing Management on overall supply direction.
• Review out of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommends mitigations. Utilizes exception reports to identify and correct potential out of stock issues.
• Identifies and manages potential inventory obsolescence to minimize aged inventory and eventual write-offs.
• The position will also include responsibility for mentoring less experienced supply planners related to supply chain concepts along with SAP functionality.
• Conducts business and performance reviews with key suppliers on an ad-hoc basis.
• Tracks and reconciles weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets.
• Responsible for maintaining into stock performance, if approaching out of stock situation, provides options to customer service to remedy situation.
• Purchase Order Creation
• Converts SAP generated purchase requisitions into purchase orders.

What you'll need:

• Post Secondary Degree or equivalent experience.
• SAP experience preferred; strong Excel and analytical skills required.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.

Where you’ll work:

19265 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 0G9

Pay and Benefits:

This position is currently vacant. The annual expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

What you can expect:

• Compensation: Competitive pay aligned with industry and geographic benchmarks.
• Benefits: Robust health, life & disability coverage, retirement/savings programs.
• Work/Life Support: Comprehensive time‑off programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Development: Access to global training tools and professional development content.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Employee Resource Networks offering connection and learning opportunities.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and well-being of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefit offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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