Supply Chain Planning Manager

Flanagan Foodservice Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic foodservice leader as a Supply Chain Planning Manager, where innovation meets tradition. This exciting role involves designing processes for inventory forecasting and replenishment, ensuring exceptional service standards across the network. You'll leverage your analytical and leadership skills to balance supply and demand, driving performance goals in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that values fresh ideas, this is your chance to shape the future of the foodservice industry while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities. Be part of a legacy that celebrates creativity and collaboration!

Benefits

Profit-sharing

Pension programs

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain Planning/Buying with a major retailer.
• Strong working knowledge of Operations and Supply Planning practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations and implement strategy for inventory management.
• Collaborate with teams to define inventory requirements and optimize levels.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business or supply chain

Tools

JDA Software

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:00 AM

At Flanagan Foodservice, we're more than just the biggest family-owned food distributor in Canada; we're a dynamic hub of innovation, creativity, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service. For nearly 50 years, we've been on an exciting journey of growth and transformation. The foodservice landscape is thrilling and challenging, and as we reshape our business, we're on the hunt for imaginative minds, business strategists, and food lovers. Are you prepared to be part of the legacy?

A Culture of Innovation and Creativity: We value fresh ideas and perspectives, innovation and collaboration, where employees can thrive and make meaningful impact. If you're passionate about making a difference, you'll fit right in.

Family Values and Professional Opportunities: Experience the integrity of a family-owned business combined with the exciting growth opportunities of a leading industry player who is scaling up quickly with technology.

Outstanding Employee Benefits: From profit-sharing, pension programs and comprehensive health benefits, we invest in your well-being. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

Personal and Professional Growth: We champion your growth with a wide range of career advancement opportunities tailored to your strengths and aspirations. There is no better pairing than a foodie with an awesome career in the foodservice industry!

We are currently hiring for a Supply Chain Planning Manager in Kitchener. If you’re highly motivated and are ready for an exciting career that will shape the future of the foodservice industry, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

The Supply Planning Manager will design and refine processes that drive both strategic and tactical inventory forecasting, planning, and replenishment, ensuring a reliable supply throughout the Flanagan Foodservice DC Network. This position is essential in maintaining exceptional service standards for both internal and external stakeholders, while delivering on key business objectives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills, skillfully balancing supply and demand to surpass performance goals for fill rates and inventory turns in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage purchasing operations and implement the strategy to meet the organization’s requirements for network availability, fill rate, seasonal volume ramp, DC volume & capacity, Days On Hand, and Spoilage.
2. Implement systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions to the supply chain.
3. Collaborate with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and management of inventory levels.
4. Implement systems and processes that utilize technical tools to analyze data to support changes in demand and inventory positioning.
5. Ensure that projects/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
6. Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans and cost-saving/performance-driven initiatives for the department and the organization as a whole.
7. Maintain optimal inventory levels to satisfy customer demand and to mitigate financial risk to the organization.
8. Liaise with the Operations, Finance, Transportation, Category Management & Sales teams to remove bottlenecks and drive sales.
9. Drive inventory optimization initiatives, while collaborating with Category Management and Transportation to grow inbound freight revenue.
10. Update, develop, and maintain SOPs and processes for core tasks actioned by the department.
11. Drive fill rate and inventory management performance with the team, striving to achieve balance between industry-leading fill rate and optimal inventory performance.
12. Provide management team support and back-up for vacations, unplanned absences, or vacancies.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in business, supply chain or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain Planning/Buying with a major retailer, global distributor, Food Service or food manufacturer.
3. Minimum 2-5 years experience in a people-management role, within a fast-paced supply chain environment.
4. Strong working knowledge of Operations and Supply Planning practices.
5. Experience with ERP systems and forecasting and replenishment software such as JDA.
6. Experience with system implementations and upgrades.
7. Strong Microsoft Office Skills, with advanced level in Excel.
8. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal and cross-functional teams.
9. Highly organized, with proven time-management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
10. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
12. Strong ability to take initiative and work with a sense of urgency when faced with challenges.
13. Experience with negotiation and influencing the decisions of others.
14. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
15. Class G driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel.
16. APICS certification preferred, CPIM, CSCP.

Be part of the legacy.

All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know by submitting your request to [e-mail] so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.