Raw Materials Planner

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Toronto seeks a Materials Planner to manage raw material planning and inventory replenishment. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in Planning or Procurement along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role emphasizes communication, organizational skills, and provides opportunities for career growth. Enjoy competitive compensation and various benefits including a RRSP matching program.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health Benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Materials Planning/Procurement or relevant field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run MRP for assigned portfolio of Raw Materials.
• Manage replenishment as per assigned portfolio.
• Analyze materials usage and recommend replenishment methods.

Skills

Materials Planning

Procurement

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain & Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Job Description

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Summary

Reporting to the Raw Material Planning Lead, you will be responsible for the planning of certain categories of raw materials (Ingredients/Packaging) as assigned to meet production demands across all production facilities. You will develop, maintain, analyze, and coordinate all inventory replenishment and purchasing of raw materials by working closely with the suppliers, procurement, PLM, central warehouse, third-party warehouse, manufacturing and other departments. You will have ownership of inventory turns and service level for raw materials across all facilities.

What FGF Offers

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Run MRP for a pre-defined portfolio of Raw Materials.
• Manage replenishment of Raw materials as per the assigned portfolio.
• Routinely analyze materials usage and recommend best replenishment method following current inventory strategy.
• Work closely with PLM to monitor production launches, delisting items, and engineering changes to meet production requirements and minimize material obsolescence or aging inventory.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities resulting in improving material flows and inventory levels.
• Participate in implementing any new systems related to supply chain planning and execution.
• Follow up on expected deliveries for the day and be part of a rotation schedule with the other team members in the group to cover after hours and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of Materials Planning/Procurement experience, or a relevant field in Supply Chain.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain & Logistics.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Advanced in Excel and has an acumen for data analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Work experience with an ERP, preferably SAP or similar.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneur spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.