Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning

About Us !

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager, Supply Planning leads end‑to‑end planning operations across Ontario and Western Canada, ensuring efficient production, optimal inventory levels, and strong cross‑functional alignment. This role oversees the creation of cost‑optimized Daily Bake Plans, drives waste‑reduction and SKU rationalization initiatives, and champions the adoption of advanced planning tools and national processes such as MRP and DRP. As a key orchestrator across Operations, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Development, the Senior Manager proactively manages operational risks, refines short‑term demand inputs for capacity planning, and ensures supply readiness for new product launches. The role also manages critical external vendor relationships and fosters a high‑performance team culture, providing strategic leadership to planning teams (including 4 direct reports) and contributing to agile, continuous‑improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:Experience & Education:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain management roles, with progressive responsibility.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive strategic initiatives across multiple regions.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance short-term demands with long-term objectives.
• Professional presentation skills, both written and verbal, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; financial and accounting knowledge is an asset.
• Competency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Oracle ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR)! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at .