Material Planner

Skjodt-Barrett Foods; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A food solutions manufacturer in Brampton is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely procurement and delivery of raw ingredients. This role requires collaboration across multiple functions and a focus on inventory management. Candidates should have a background in supply chain management with experience in material planning and be proficient with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics. Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainability and innovative food solutions.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities in ERP and forecasting

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory control principles.
• SCMP, CPIM, or CSCP designation (in progress or completed) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Convert ERP-generated planned orders into purchase orders.
• Track SKU-level inventory and implement actions to prevent overstock and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Procurement to negotiate improved terms.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Who we need

Reporting to the Manager, Sales & Operations Planning, we are seeking a Material Planner to join our Brampton production facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of raw ingredients — including dairy, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and flavours — as well as packaging materials. Your focus will be on balancing inventory targets, minimizing shortages and obsolescence, and supporting smooth production execution.

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. To be successful, you need to be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable collaborating across teams to keep production on track.

What’s in it for you

Make an immediate impact. You will directly influence the efficiency and reliability of our production operations by ensuring materials are available when needed. Your ability to anticipate and resolve supply issues will help us deliver on our commitments to customers.

Be part of a collaborative team. You will work closely with colleagues across Production Planning, Procurement, Sales, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service, building relationships that drive results.

Grow your expertise. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills in ERP systems, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization while contributing to continuous improvement projects that enhance supply chain performance.

How you will make an impact:

• Plan and replenish materials. You will convert ERP-generated planned orders into accurate purchase orders with appropriate lead times. You will monitor open orders, proactively resolving supplier delays caused by stockouts, transit issues, customs holds, or other disruptions. You will coordinate with production planning and warehousing to ensure on-time material delivery and maintain accurate MRP data.
  
• Manage inventory levels. You will track SKU-level inventory and implement actions to prevent overstock, expired ingredients, or obsolescence. You will adjust order quantities and timing based on production schedule changes, sales orders, and material substitutions.
  
• Collaborate across functions. You will partner with Procurement to identify alternate sources or negotiate improved terms, work with suppliers to reduce minimum order quantities for short shelf-life products, and communicate material availability updates and risks to all stakeholders.
  
• Support forecasting. You will work with Demand and Production Planning teams to align material requirements with sales forecasts, provide input on forecast deviations, and support root cause analysis to improve accuracy.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement. You will recommend and help implement process enhancements to improve MRP utilization, data accuracy, and supplier performance while reducing waste and cost.
  

What you bring:

• The experience. You have post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, and at least 2 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain within manufacturing — ideally in the food or consumer packaged goods industry.
  
• The technical skills. You are proficient with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics is an asset) and advanced in Microsoft Excel. You have knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Bills of Materials (BOM), and inventory control principles. You can interpret data to make informed decisions and act quickly. SCMP, CPIM, or CSCP designation (in progress or completed) is an asset. You are willing to travel in Canada/USA up to 2–3 times annually.
  
• The interpersonal skills. You are a proactive problem-solver who can adapt quickly to changing priorities. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to communicate clearly and concisely. You thrive in a collaborative environment, building positive relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company.
• A virtual interview with the Material Planning Manager, and the Demand and Production Planning Manager, and a member of our Human Resources team. You will discuss how your experience in materials planning aligns with the needs of the cross-functional team.
• An onsite plant tour and a final interview with the Director Supply Chain Planning to learn more about our production processes and the organization. This will be a chance to see the plant setup, understand the working environment, and ask questions.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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