Supply Chain Planner

Job Title: Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Etobicoke, ON (Remote)Employment Type: Temp (3 months)Industry: Food and Beverage ServicesCompensation: $61,000-$84,000/ year - (ideal budget between 65-75).Schedule: 40 hrs/Week. About the Opportunity:-The Supply Chain Planner plays a pivotal role in balancing demand, supply, and production capacity to ensure optimal product availability, service excellence, and cost efficiency. -This position is responsible for creating and executing optimized daily production plans, managing short-term demand-supply alignment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Why You'll Love Working Here:-Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.-Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.-People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.-Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting:This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?APPLY TODAY What You'll Do:-By fostering collaboration across Sales, Operations, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance, the Supply Chain Planner significantly contributes to inventory optimization, service level improvements, and sustainable growth.-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.-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.-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. What You'll Bring:-Associate Degree in Business or Supply Chain.-3+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or related function.-3+ years of experience in planning systems (Oracle, SAP).-3+ years of experience in MS Excel, Oracle, WMS, Power BI/Tableau/SQL/Python.-3+ years of experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies. What Sets You Apart:-Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain.-APICS CPIM/CSCP certification (or working toward).-Good analytical and problem-solving skills. -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.-Demonstrated professional presentation skills, including good written and oral communication, exceptional organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.-Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines.-Good customer focus and conflict management skills.-Solid change management and influencing skills.-Adaptability to an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. Additional Information:-Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.-Willing to work varying shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays, as business needs dictate. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. 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