Corporate Category Planner (12-month Contract)

Irving Consumer Products Limited; Dieppe; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product purchase program

Training & development opportunities

Growth and progression opportunities

Hybrid flexible work options

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a Capacity Planner to optimize production planning across sites in Canada. You will develop weekly and monthly production plans, model scenarios, and coordinate with procurement and manufacturing.

The role requires APICS CPIM certification (or progress), strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on growth, efficiency, and reliable service, with hybrid work options and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS CPIM certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements
• Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints
• Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization
• Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family
• Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process
• Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels
• Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts
• Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints.
• Respond to reporting queries and prioritize item setup
• Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Process Production schedules charges / demand change request
• Ensure check inventory availability for order

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational abilities

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma

APICS CPIM certification (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What We Offer

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Job Description

What We Offer

Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Capacity Plan

• Produce and provide to the sites weekly & monthly production requirements
• Provide scenarios to the business to mitigate supply demand constraints
• Provide sourcing analysis due to manufacturing changes/trim optimization
• Effectively evaluate sourcing constraints based on paper grade, basis weight and family

Inventory Management

• Review weekly current and projected inventory levels to target
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels per the established process
• Report excess, aged & obsolete inventory levels
• Develop inventory build / warehousing impacts

Operational / Short Term Planning

• Communicate capacity plans and operational impacts to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage planning scenarios to address capacity constraints.

Daily Management

• Respond to reporting queries
• Request prioritization (Appian) for item set up and sales direction in capacity constraints
• Monitor weekly Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Process Production schedules charges / demand change request
• Ensure check inventory availability for order

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, APICS (CPIM) certification (or in progress), or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while effectively managing day-to-day priorities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.