Manufacturing Planning Manager (Long-Term Planning)

Deciem Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation

EAP program access

Development Grants & LinkedIn Learning

Product discount

First dibs on new products

Job summary

DECIEM is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager for long-term planning in Ontario. You will develop and maintain an 18-month production schedule, adjust the MPS with monthly forecasts, and establish inventory targets to support growth.

Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP experience (SAP/D365) and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential. You will partner with Supply Planning, Outsourcing and PD&L to manage third-party production, optimize costs, and enable international expansion while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with supply chain experience.
• APICS/ASCM certification or MBA is a plus.
• Experience developing an 18-month production schedule and MPS adjustments.
• Experience with ERP and MRP, data integrity in planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop the 18-month Master Production Schedule aligned to forecasts and capacity.
• Support production execution while managing inventory and obsolescence risk.
• Coordinate with Outsourcing for third-party production and contingencies.
• Develop planning metrics and dashboards for real-time insights.
• Collaborate with PD&L, Supply Planning, Finance on launches and cost-saving.
• Lead international expansion and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as SAP SME during implementation to minimize disruption.

Skills

Long-term planning

Excel macros

ERP systems (SAP/D365)

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI reporting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP asset

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Manufacturing Planning Manager (Long-Term Planning)

• Manufacturing Planning Manager (Long-Term Planning)

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an agile Manufacturing Planning Manager (Long-Term Planning) with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering and proven experience in supply chain planning. You will develop and maintain an 18-month production schedule, adjust the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on monthly forecasts, and establish inventory safety targets to support long-term manufacturing plans and future business growth.

Advanced Excel skills, including macros, with the ability to automate processes, analyse operational data, prepare KPI reports and present planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership during monthly reviews, including S&OP meetings.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance production execution, inventory availability, weeks of coverage, fill rate performance, operational costs, lead times and excess and obsolescence risks while identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

Experience in manufacturing environments, with knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), MRP processes and planning data integrity considered strong assets.

Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, Outsourcing and Product Development and Launch (PD&L) teams to manage third‑party production, mitigate risks associated with new initiatives and support business priorities.

A proactive, organised and adaptable approach to supporting new system implementations, supply chain projects and international expansion, including establishing processes in new markets and supporting compliance with global regulations. Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food or other consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments would be an asset.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated salary range for this position is 105,000 to 118,000 CAD.

Exact Salary rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Develop the 18-month Master Production Schedule, aligning demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity and business priorities.
• Support production plan execution to ensure continuous inventory availability while managing inventory holding costs and minimizing obsolescence risk.
• Coordinate with the Outsourcing department to execute third‑party production plans and establish contingency plans for unforeseen disruptions.
• Develop and enhance planning performance metrics, including Net Attainment, Absolute Attainment and Capacity Utilization, and build business intelligence dashboards to provide real‑time insights into Manufacturing Planning and Operations.
• Partner with Supply Planning to communicate priorities and ensure raw material and packaging availability in support of the Master Production Schedule.
• Develop cost‑optimization strategies while maintaining high‑quality standards, and partner with Finance to identify and validate cost‑saving opportunities in production planning and new product supply.
• Analyse operational lead times to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring lead‑time data accurately reflected in the ERP system to support effective supply planning.
• Lead supply chain planning projects, support new product supply planning and launches, and collaborate with the Product Development and Launch (PD&L) team to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead international production expansion activities, collaborating with relevant teams to establish and optimize supply chain processes in new markets, ensure compliance with international regulations and standards, and keep projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as the Manufacturing Planning Subject Matter Expert for the upcoming SAP implementation, ensuring processes, master data and system design align with business requirements while minimizing operational disruption.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field, with proven experience in supply chain and production planning; APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP), a supply chain designation or an MBA would be an asset.
• Strong long‑term manufacturing planning experience, including developing an 18-month production schedule, adjusting the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on monthly forecasts, and managing inventory targets, availability and excess and obsolescence risks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros and process automation; experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), MRP processes and planning data integrity would be an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to prepare KPI reports, present planning insights to senior leadership and collaborate cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, Outsourcing and Product Development and Launch (PD&L) teams.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented and adaptable approach, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, improve processes, identify cost‑saving opportunities and build effective stakeholder relationships; experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food or other CPG manufacturing environments would be an asset.

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Play in the grey.
• Be the rabbit.

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DEI and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.