DIRECTOR, LONG TERM PLANNING

Nortera; Brossard; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Complete social benefits

RRSP contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nortera is seeking an experienced Supply Planning Manager to develop and manage supply plans across frozen and canned products, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply planning, a strong background in food manufacturing, and excellent analytical skills. You will be involved in optimizing inventory positioning and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure feasibility and efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-site manufacturing networks required.
• Strong understanding of production environments related to frozen and canned goods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans aligning with business objectives.
• Lead supply planning inputs in the S&OP process.
• Optimize inventory positioning including safety stock strategies.

Skills

Supply planning

Production planning

Supply chain analytics

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Llamasoft

ACCESS

Job description

Joining NORTERA means choosing opportunities to grow together! As the North American leader in ready‑to‑cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well‑being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. NORTERA produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and vacation policy;
• Complete range of social benefits (telemedicine) and employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
• Participation in a volunteer day at the employer's expense;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

The Role

• Develop and manage 3–24 month supply plans across frozen and canned product lines, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and business objectives;
• Balance capacity, inventory, and service level targets across 11 manufacturing facilities;
• Lead supply planning inputs into the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process;
• Identify capacity constraints, supply gaps or sales opportunities; propose mitigation strategies such as Overtime, Capex, shift schedule adjustments, network rebalancing, etc;
• Model and evaluate scenarios related to demand changes, new product launches, seasonality, and network changes;
• Optimize inventory positioning across the network, including safety stock strategies and shelf‑life considerations for frozen and canned goods;
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as service levels, inventory turns, capacity utilization, and forecast adherence;
• Support long‑term network planning, including capital investments, line expansions, and co‑manufacturing strategies;
• Own the maintenance and utilization of the Llamasoft network simulation/optimization modeling tool;
• Collaborate with plant operations, procurement, demand planning, and logistics to ensure feasible and optimized plans;
• Develop, maintain, and improve planning processes and analytical tools, to improve visibility, decision‑making, and execution across the network.

Profile

• 10+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or supply chain analytics, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG;
• Experience working with multi‑site manufacturing networks;
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred);
• Strong understanding of frozen and/or shelf‑stable (canning) production environments is highly preferred;
• Advanced Excel/ACCESS skills;
• Experience with S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes;
• Experience with Llamasoft or similar supply chain optimization solutions a plus;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable plans;
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple plants, product categories, and time horizons;
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills;
• High attention to detail with a strategic mindset;
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.

EEO Statement

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera. Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.