Supply Chain Planner

Coghlan's; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in outdoor products is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Winnipeg. This role involves monitoring inventories, forecasting demand, analyzing sales patterns, and collaborating with teams to align objectives. The ideal candidate should have post-secondary education or equivalent experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. Benefits include a fun and inclusive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Inclusive and fun working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role is acceptable.
• Ability to deal with distraction, repetition, and fluctuations in workload.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global inventories and manage adequate stock levels.
• Analyze sales patterns and market trends for optimal stock levels.
• Manage production order process and components purchasing.
• Collaborate with teams to align supply strategies with business objectives.
• Analyze data on inventory trends and forecasting accuracy.
• Identify and develop improvements in internal practices.
• Build relationships with suppliers and warehouse partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with ERP systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or Business

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

At Coghlan's, we make uncomplicated and reliable camping products that help improve outdoor experiences for the masses. With over 400 products, we help equip our customers for great times outdoors by providing them with the right tools for the job, allowing them to be what we refer a 'Camp Hero.' From outdoor dining products to fire-starting tools and everything in-between, our mission is to get more people outdoors to make memories with friends and family.

About the Role

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of goods and materials across multiple warehouses. You will play a critical role in forecasting demand, planning production and managing inventory levels to meet customer needs while minimizing costs. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Planner is essential in maintaining balance between supply and demand, ensuring timely delivery and supporting overall business goals.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage global inventories, ensure adequate stock levels to meet customer demand and production requirements while minimizing costs and overstock situations.
• Demand Forecasting: Analyze sales patterns, customer demand, seasonal fluctuations and market trends to ensure optimal stock levels and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Production Order Management: Manage the production order process by purchasing components, scheduling production, and writing and receiving purchase orders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align strategies with business objectives; understand changes to customer demand and products. Work closely with logistics and warehouses on transfers and inbound shipments.
• Performance Analysis: Gather and analyze data to prepare reports on inventory trends, forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency
• Process Improvement: Identify and develop ways to improve internal practices to reduce surplus inventory, improve turns and be more cost effective.
• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, production and warehouse partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field (or minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role)
• Strong self-management – self-directed with the ability to deal with distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload and ambiguity
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data, identify trends and make informed decisions based on analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS office applications
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Coghlan’s Family Fit - we are hardworking, inclusive, uncomplicated, adaptive, experienced, and helpful
• Passion for the outdoors is a strong asset

Benefits and Perks

• Inclusive and fun working environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities in an exciting industry

How to Apply

If this role interests you, please send your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Please note that this is an in-person role that requires the successful candidate to be in the Winnipeg office. Our location is 121 Irene Street, Winnipeg, MB.