Supply Planner

Factor_; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and supply chain company in Calgary is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize operations and implement effective strategies. This role involves managing inventory levels, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of related experience, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

75% discount on subscriptions

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and prepare replenishment plans.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Purchasing team to mitigate risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related fields

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

About The Role

This role will optimize Factor supply chain operations and implement long-term strategies aligned with business objectives. Working closely with Sourcing, Demand Planning, Procurement, and other key stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional value to our customers. By optimizing purchasing and manufacturing plans, you will ensure we have the right product, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time. This role demands a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and effective collaboration to ensure a seamless flow of goods and services. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can think outside the box to design and implement innovative processes and solutions.

Notes On Schedule

• This is a 100% in-person role, meaning you will be required to come to our Distribution Center located at 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage inventory levels nationally and prepare replenishment plans for assigned products in a timely manner, in line with the weekly operational cycle.
• Share short terms purchasing and/or manufacturing forecasts with relevant suppliers.
• Determine inventory strategy and planning parameters i.e. target levels or storage facility.
• Report on supply planning KPIs (including but not limited to inventory position, stock outs, waste and capacity).
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing team on potential risks and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with Strategic Sourcing as well as Demand Planning to support new product launches, and build the category strategy plan.
• Work closely with the Menu Planning and Inventory Team to effectively offboard product and reduce/eliminate excess and obsolete inventory.
• Maintain supply planning tools, ensure correctness of data flow.
• Assist with budget preparation; provide inputs on storage and transportation requirements across our network of DCs and third party warehouses.
• Work on ad-hoc improvement projects; other duties as assigned.

At a Minimum, You Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain or related fields.
• 2 - 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Inventory Management or related fields.
• Proficiency in software (Google Sheets, Excel) complemented with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, while being able to prioritize, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines
• An ownership mindset and ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Would be an asset if you have

• ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM) or actively working towards.
• Database management experience (e.g. SQL, Python, Tableau).
• Foundational understanding of statistics, including but not limited to normal distributions and standard deviation.
• Prior experience in the food industry or respective category.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.