Production Planner

Cooke Inc.; Blacks Harbour; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: dental, vision, and 1

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickleave

Wellness programs and on-site gym (in某

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

Cooke is seeking a Production Planner to join the Production Planning and Inventory Control team. You will manage production needs from raw materials to finished goods, and handle inventory creation in D365, including routes and formulas.

Your processing responsibilities extend to all production-related financial transactions inside our facilities. You will be responsible for updating and communicating production needs vs demand across programs, and you will be a D365 super user contributing to

Qualifications

• D365 proficiency; super user preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical skills and quick learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking.
• Strong computer skills; advanced MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills and practical application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Team player with strong relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically inside North America.

Responsibilities

• Regular updates of inventory related to production
• Prepare status reports across product lines for key stakeholders
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Update and advise plants involved in production within the portfolio
• D365 super user with Master Planning updates
• Invoice approvals on production costs
• Production batch/transfer order entry and related functions in D365
• Build relationships with plant staff involved in production
• Regular updates across platforms (Northscope, Cool Earth, Navision)
• Coordinate production workflow and address issues to minimize disruption

Skills

D365 proficient

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Team player

Travel within North America

Tools

D365

Navision

Northscope

Cool Earth

Job description

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The Role

We are seeking a Production Planner to join the Production Planning and Inventory Control team. You will be responsible for managing the production needs: from raw material, packaging, ingredients and finished goods through to transfer to inventory. You will also be responsible for the consumption of raw material and the creation of inventory through processing in D365. Your processing responsibilities will extend to all things production related, including the creation of routes and formulas and all financial transactions related to production inside our own- or third-party facilities. You will be responsible for updating and communicating all production needs vs demand across the programs inside your portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Regular updates of inventory related to production
• Prepare status reports across product lines for key stakeholders
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Updating and advising the various plants involved in the production of any/all products/programs inside the portfolio
• D365 super user with expectations of learning any and all new updates to Master Planning and execution of Master Planning
• Invoice approvals on financial transactions related to production costs
• Production Batch order entry, Transfer order entry as well as any process related functions inside D365
• Relationship building with all applicable plant staff involved in the production of products/programs inside the portfolio
• Regular updates across platforms with a focus on D365 and an understanding of where/how to access data inside the other platforms we operate with. Ie. Northscope, Cool Earth, Navision
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products, addressing issues when they arise, aiming for minimum disruption

Qualifications:

• D365 proficient, super user preferred
• Be a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and ability to learn quickly
• Have the ability to handle working in a fast-paced environment and critical thinking
• Have strong computer skills, exceptional excel skills or an aptitude to learn excel (MS Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply practically
• Have excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Team player with strong relationship skills
• Willingness to travel periodically inside North America

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.