Supply Planner

Factors Group of Companies; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Supply Planner to enhance their supply chain operations. In this role, you will implement detailed supply plans driven by sales forecasts, ensuring the availability of products while minimizing costs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will tackle supply chain challenges and optimize processes. This position offers the chance to contribute to a sustainable mission, making a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of customers and communities. If you have a knack for strategic thinking and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain elements and planning data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Implement supply plans based on sales forecasts and resource availability.
• Ensure availability of goods to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve supply chain issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

MRP Systems (Syspro)

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers through research, development, and delivery of effective nutritional products. Our mission is to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers, and communities we serve in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Job Title: Supply Planner

Department: Supply Planning (010100)

Business Unit: Factors Group

Reports to: Supervisor – Supply Planning

Location: 1550 United Boulevard, Coquitlam

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible as required)

Pay Schedule: Salary

Organizational Summary:

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products. We are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers through research, development, and delivery of effective nutritional products. Our mission is to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Job Summary:

The Supply Planner is responsible for providing short- and medium-term finite capacity-constrained production plans based on resource availability and materials, aligning with our core values such as sustainability in all planning and actions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement detailed supply plans driven by sales forecasts, balancing load on constrained resources.
• Create, confirm, and issue jobs based on available resources.
• Ensure availability of finished and semi-finished goods to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
• Respond promptly to stock-outs or forecast changes with input from stakeholders.
• Provide accurate updates on supply changes, constraints, and product availability to internal customers.
• Maintain stability in the MRP system through demand and inventory planning.
• Review and update planning data and parameters to ensure accuracy.
• Generate supply plans focusing on service level targets and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve processes.

Requirements:

Technical:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• At least 2 years of supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain elements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably Syspro.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• APICS or equivalent certification is an asset.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Problem-solving, math, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strategic thinking with a business perspective and leadership qualities.
• Ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Job description last updated December 2024. Applications are accepted electronically. Internal applicants have priority for the first five business days following posting. After that, applications are considered from all qualified candidates. We appreciate all applications; shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!