Supply Planner

Univar; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work/life flexibility

Inclusive team

Bonus program

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd. is seeking a Supply Planner in Calgary or Edmonton to oversee inventory planning and procurement across the supply chain network.

The role focuses on balancing inventory targets, service levels, forecast accuracy and safety stock while optimizing costs and ensuring accurate purchase orders through SAP. Mentoring junior planners and collaborating with SAP systems are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Operations or related field preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification considered an asset.
• SCMP designation considered an asset.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory planning and procurement across the supply chain network.
• Balance inventory targets, service levels, forecast accuracy and safety stock.
• Identify supply issues and resolve them to ensure timely delivery.
• Convert SAP requisitions into purchase orders and maintain PO accuracy.
• Mentor less experienced supply planners and share SAP knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Company Name: Univar Solutions Canada LTD

Requisition ID: 35786

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Locations: Calgary or Edmonton

The Supply Planner position is a highly visible supply chain role thatis responsible foroverseeing inventory planning and procurement across the supply chain network.This individual needs to have the capability to balance the sometimes-conflicting goals of inventory targets, targeted customer service levels, forecast accuracy, and safety stock requirements for theallocatedportfolio of SKUs for which he or she is assigned. This person is the key liaison to resolve supply issues and ensures the efficient delivery of inventory, service, and costobjectives. This role willidentifyways to improve supply planning processes byutilizingcurrent tools and systems. In addition, this personis responsible forensuring the accuracy of all purchase order data to support the Sales, Operations, and Transportation Teams to meet customer demand and regional performanceobjectives.

Analysis and Planning:

Responsible formaintaininginventories and executing the supply plan to minimizeout of stocksacross the supply chain network to increase service levels while reducing purchasing costs andcapital employed.

Proactively utilize MRP’s and other tools to review inventory projections & supply-demand summaries to prevent potential shortages or excessive inventory and demurrage.

Monitors inventory levels andmakessuggestions on inventory parameters (e.g.safety stock, forecast, etc.)

Ability to assesspurchasingoptions,optimizingloads via combining various products onto a single order, pre-ordering as needed to reduce costs.Works with Product Marketing Management on overall supply direction.

Review out of stock situations or shortage of supply issues and recommend mitigations. Utilizes exception reports toidentifyand correct potential out of stock issues.

Identifiesand manages potential inventory obsolescence to minimize aged inventory and eventual write-offs.

Training and Development:

The position will also include responsibility for mentoring less experienced supply planners related to supply chain concepts along with SAP functionality.

Inventory Review:

Conducts business and performance reviews with key suppliers on an ad-hoc basis.

Tracks and reconciles weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets.

Responsible formaintaining intostock performance, if approaching out of stock situation, provides options to customer service to remedy situation.

Purchase Order Creation

Converts SAP generated purchase requisitions into purchase orders.

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain/Operations, or other related fields.

APICS certification (CPIM), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation considered an asset

SAP experience preferred, notrequired.

Where you'll work:

Univar Solutions Canada Ltd

Calgary or Edmonton location

Pay and benefits:

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

What you can expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .