Supervisor, Planning

Give and Go; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diversity & culture

Learning and development

Job summary

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to lead the planning team, forecast components and ingredients, manage inventories, and optimize material costs aligned with business objectives.

The role requires a college diploma in a related field and a minimum of four years in supply chain functions such as planning, scheduling, and S&OP, preferably in food manufacturing. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of college diploma in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in Supply Chain management, in Materials Planning, Scheduling, S&OP, or Operations function, preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships.
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict.
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients.
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, Excel, Access, ERP systems).
• Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Use the Master Schedule to generate Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) for all components, packaging, and ingredients needed for production in the next 12 months.
• Share materials forecast with Procurement team and with key suppliers.
• Have an active role on the management of suppliers including the review shorts, delays, quality problems, and communication of challenges.
• Perform assessment of key suppliers capacity and capabilities.
• Inventory Control for all materials.
• Work with logistics partners to ensure we’re utilizing available space as best as possible.
• Help ensure that we are making best use of the materials available, to avoid spoilage and expiry as best as can be managed.
• Create and managed purchase requisitions and purchase orders in COUPA.
• Demonstrate our Leadership competencies by creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, providing regular feedback and coaching, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training and /or SOP training
• Engagement: Develop trusting relationships cross functionally and execute Employee Survey action plans within scope
• Company Values (RDQAS): Lead by example upholding the values and holding others accountable for the same
• Vendors performance management.
• Track vendor performance to ensure vendors can meet Give and Go’s needs as a vendor, and highlight any instances where vendors are not performing as required to the procurement team for corrective action.

Skills

Materials planning

Scheduling

S&OP

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

MS Office/Excel

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Vendor management

Inventory control

Education

College diploma in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

COUPA

ERP systems

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Job Overview:

Responsible for leading the materials planning team to ensure operational and production continuity by overseeing all materials planning activities (including forecasting all components and ingredients with suppliers), inventory management, purchase requisitions & purchase orders, inbound materials shipments, and vendor performance management, to optimize the materials costs in alignment with Give and Go business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use the Master Schedule to generate Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) for all components, packaging, and ingredients needed for production in the next 12 months.
• Share materials forecast with Procurement team and with key suppliers.
• Have an active role on the management of suppliers including the review shorts, delays, quality problems, and communication of challenges.
• Perform assessment of key suppliers capacity and capabilities.
• Inventory Control for all materials.
• Work with logistics partners to ensure we’re utilizing available space as best as possible.
• Help ensure that we are making best use of the materials available, to avoid spoilage and expiry as best as can be managed.
• Create and managed purchase requisitions and purchase orders in COUPA.
• Demonstrate our Leadership competencies by creating a positive work environment and culture through administration of our People Processes and Tools.
• Performance Management: Ensure proper onboarding and development of all staff by completing induction process, providing regular feedback and coaching, executing PDP start/mid-year dialogues, and engaging in corrective action when required
• Talent & Succession: Ensure job vacancies are filled by completing the required processes and representing the company with integrity throughout the recruitment process
• Training: Ensure completion of function compliance training and /or SOP training
• Engagement: Develop trusting relationships cross functionally and execute Employee Survey action plans within scope
• Company Values (RDQAS): Lead by example upholding the values and holding others accountable for the same
• Vendors performance management.
• Track vendor performance to ensure vendors can meet Give and Go’s needs as a vendor, and highlight any instances where vendors are not performing as required to the procurement team for corrective action.

The Recipe for Success:

• Completion of college diploma in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in Supply Chain management, in Materials Planning, Scheduling, S&OP, or Operations function, preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills)
• Strong leadership skills including building strong relationships
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and equipment for food processing and high-speed packaging, as well as Bakery Manufacturing including ingredients
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, Excel, Access, ERP systems)
• Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset

What we can offer :

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.