Corporate Category Planner (12-month Contract)

Irving Consumer Products; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products is seeking a Capacity Planner to manage production requirements and inventory for premium tissue products. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and have strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and inclusive culture, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Product purchase program

Job-related training and development

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Technical Diploma or working towards APICS (CPIM) certification.
• Relevant work experience in production and inventory management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage weekly & monthly production requirements.
• Review and adjust inventory levels according to established processes.
• Communicate operational impacts to manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma

Job description

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
• 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 plan and operational impact to the manufacturing facility
• Scenario management to provide solutions for managing constraints

Daily Management:

• Reporting queries
• Request prioritization (Appian) for item setup and sales direction in capacity constraints
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators weekly
• Update JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Manage production schedule charges/demand change requests
• Check inventory availability for orders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Technical Diploma or working towards APICS (CPIM) certification / relevant work experience
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective time management
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Strong communication skills
• Big picture orientation

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States with 20,000 employees. We foster a dynamic, inclusive culture that nurtures talent and offers career growth across various divisions. We are committed to accessibility and encourage candidates to request accommodations during the application process. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates, even if they do not meet 100% of the requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products, our success depends on our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products, including brands like Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US, as well as private label products. We also produce baby diapers under the Royale brand and private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers. We are committed to quality and exceptional service. Our parent company, J.D. Irving, Limited, responsibly manages forest resources, planting over a billion trees since 1957, and has declared its forest supply chain carbon neutral.