Manager, Supply Planning

Canadian Blood Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Annual performance award up to 10%

Employee discounts, wellness programs,

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full-Time Manager, Supply Planning to join our Supply Chain Planning team. You will lead national supply and inventory planning, establish targets, coordinate movements across distribution centres, and ensure product availability while minimizing waste.

You will oversee a team of planners and analysts, develop performance metrics, report to leadership, and collaborate with internal partners and external suppliers to improve forecasting, planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional supply chain certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national supply and inventory planning framework across fresh blood components.
• Establish inventory targets and coordinate product movements across distribution centres to balance supply and forecasted demand.
• Oversee supply planning for fresh blood components to ensure availability while minimizing waste and outdating.
• Lead a team of planners and analysts, develop governance processes, and report performance metrics to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support integrated business planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply planning

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel

SAP IBP

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Operations/Supply Chain

Master’s degree or professional certification (asset)

Tools

SAP IBP

Data warehousing tools

Excel

Job description

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This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2026-12-07

Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - $135,100

Application requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full-Time Manager, Supply Planning to join our Supply Chain Planning team.

The Supply Chain Planning team supports the effective planning and management of supply and inventory across Canadian Blood Services. The team works to ensure that fresh blood components (FBC) are available to meet patient and operational needs while balancing supply, demand, inventory levels, and product expiry. Through the implementation of best practices, policies, processes, tools, and systems, the team supports supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement across the organization.

As the Manager, Supply Planning, you will lead the national supply and inventory planning function, establishing inventory targets, coordinating product movements across distribution centres, and developing strategies to balance supply with forecasted demand. You will oversee supply planning for fresh blood components, ensuring that inventory levels support product availability while minimizing waste and outdating.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning, you will develop and implement supply and inventory planning strategies, establish standards and governance processes, and lead a team of planners and analysts. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will support integrated business planning, develop performance metrics and reporting, identify emerging supply and inventory risks, and lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and supply chain performance.

Formula for success

• Applying your expertise in supply chain strategy and planning, you will develop and implement the vision, strategy, and frameworks for national supply and inventory planning across fresh blood components, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and Integrated Supply Chain objectives.
• Leveraging your knowledge of inventory management and demand forecasting, you will establish inventory targets and develop strategies to balance supply and demand across distribution centres, optimize inventory coverage, coordinate product movements, and minimize product outdating and waste.
• Drawing on your experience in production and supply planning, you will develop master production plans for fresh blood components, aligning plans with corporate planning, budgeting, quarterly demand and operations planning, and execution cycles.
• Demonstrating your understanding of product lifecycle and portfolio transitions, you will develop supply plans for new product introductions, product discontinuations, and other portfolio changes to maintain product availability and minimize excess inventory.
• Applying your skills in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management, you will work with collection operations, distribution centres, internal business partners, and external suppliers and contract fractionators to align supply plans, meet contractual commitments, and support the effective management of national inventories.
• Utilizing your expertise in continuous improvement and operational efficiency, you will support the implementation of integrated business planning practices, lean principles, new technologies, and improved processes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain performance.
• Leveraging your analytical and problem-solving capabilities, you will establish key performance indicators, oversee inventory forecasting and reporting, identify trends toward insufficient or excessive inventory, and develop recommendations and corrective actions to address emerging issues.
• Demonstrating your ability to communicate complex information, you will prepare clear, timely, and accurate reports, briefing notes, and executive-level updates that support informed decision-making and communicate supply and inventory risks, performance, and mitigation strategies.
• Contributing your project management and change leadership skills, you will lead or provide subject matter expertise to supply chain projects and initiatives, monitor progress against project plans, resolve issues, manage risks, and support the achievement of project objectives.
• Fostering your strengths in people leadership and talent development, you will recruit, coach, and develop a team of planners and analysts, establish clear performance expectations, balance workloads, and build a collaborative environment focused on accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Championing governance, quality, and operational excellence, you will establish and maintain standards, policies, processes, and governance models that promote consistent supply and inventory planning practices and support effective oversight across the organization.

Desired education and skills

• A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A relevant master's degree or professional supply chain certification is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment.
• Experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, or production planning.
• Experience with SAP IBP software is an asset.
• Strong analytical, planning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data warehousing tools.
• Demonstrated project management, process improvement, and change management skills.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefings and present complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of integrated business planning and experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated supply chains are considered assets.
• Demonstrated commitment to Canadian Blood Services' values of Integrity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Excellence.

What We Offer You

• Comprehensive group health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Annual performance award of up to 10%.
• Employee discounts, wellness programs, and access to professional development resources.

What You Can Expect

• This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence at one of Canadian Blood Services operations centres. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• Travel is required to attend meetings and to fulfill project commitments.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

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