Production Planning Manager

Purdys Chocolatier; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Canadian chocolatier is seeking a Production Planning Manager in Vancouver. This role involves leading production planning and scheduling within manufacturing, managing product lifecycle activities, and optimizing systems for efficiency. Ideal candidates have experience in production planning, strong data analysis skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary within a supportive work environment and various employee benefits such as health plans and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangement Policy

Extended Health & Dental Plan

Sickness and Disability Plans

RRSP Matching Program

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or scheduling, using MRP software.
• Excellent time management capabilities.
• Strong skills in data analysis and optimizing planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term manufacturing production and supply plans.
• Ensure accurate job order planning and release within the ERP system.
• Lead planning for new product introductions and commercialization.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Relevant education in Operations Management

Professional supply chain certification (APICS, SCMP)

Tools

Excel Power Query

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust, and supportive work environment.

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

The expected annual pay range: $100,000-$110,000

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

We’re looking for a permanent, full time Production Planning Manager to join our Chocolate Operations team based in the 2777 Kingsway Office in Vancouver, BC! This person will report to the Vice President of Chocolate Operations.

Job Overview: The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development of end-to-end production planning and master scheduling within manufacturing.

This role is a technical leader working to optimize and leverage our systems to maximize efficiencies within operations, while delivering a supply plan which balances high service levels with our long-term inventory strategy. This position requires strong collaboration between departments within manufacturing, and the operations team. You will be required to balance stakeholder priorities; manage the overall supply plan as well as lead the planning and commercialization of new product introductions.

You will have the opportunity to work on:

Responsibilities

Supply Planning

• Oversee and approve long‑term manufacturing production and supply plans.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including inventory ramp‑down for end‑of‑life items while minimizing obsolescence.
• Establish and maintain safety stock levels to balance service performance and inventory efficiency.
• Plan storage conditions proactively to ensure product freshness and quality based on production and demand.

Production Execution Planning

• Ensure accurate job order planning, release, and closure within the ERP system.
• Align production activities with the master production schedule.
• Identify operational risks (e.g., material shortages) and implement mitigation plans.

New Production Introductions

• Lead end‑to‑end planning for new product introductions and commercialization.
• Define structure, timelines, and stakeholder expectations to drive on‑time execution.
• Proactively identify risks across development, launch, and lifecycle transitions.
• Prepare planning inputs and summaries for S&OP/IBP reviews and reporting.

Technical Leadership (ERP/MRP)

• Champion optimization of master data to enhance ERP/MRP effectiveness.
• Own the full Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process, ensuring alignment to current forecasts.
• Refine ERP parameters such as run minimums, order multiples, horizon windows, and economic batch quantities.
• Lead initiatives to adopt new system features (e.g., OEE metrics, constrained supply planning) to improve efficiency, agility, and reduce manual processes.

You will be a good fit if you have:

• Experience in production planning or scheduling, using MRP software or relevant education in Operations Management
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities with excellent time management capabilities
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Data analysis skills including strong skills using Excel Power Query and Power BI
• Analytical skills and experience designing and optimizing planning processes (business analysis)
• Ability to do root cause analysis
• Ability to lead and influence others and create a teamwork environment
• Expertise in MRP functions/modules of ERP systems, WMS, Syteline ERP knowledge is an asset
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s in a food environment
• Candidates holding or working towards a professional supply chain certification will be an asset (APICS, SCMP)

Get ready to enjoy:

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
• Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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