Corporate Category Planner (12-month Contract)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian manufacturing company based in Dieppe is seeking a qualified individual for inventory management and operational planning. The ideal candidate will manage weekly and monthly production requirements, adjust inventory levels, and communicate capacity plans to manufacturing facilities. Strong problem-solving skills and a relevant educational background are necessary.

Benefits

Product purchase program

Opportunities for job-related training

Growth and progression opportunities

Hybrid flexible work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Technical Diploma or relevant work experience required.
• Problem solving skills and effective time management are essential.
• Attention to detail and communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly & monthly production requirements.
• Adjust safety stock and cycle stock levels.
• Review current and projected inventory levels.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Effective time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Technical Diploma

Working towards APICS (CPIM) certification

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)

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)
• Communication skills
• Big picture orientation

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:

• Communication of 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 set up and sales direction in capacity constraints
• Key Performance Indicators Weekly
• JD Edwards item status
• Ensure service levels
• Production schedules charges / demand change request.
• Ensure check inventory availability for order