Supply Planner

Supply Planner

1550 United Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Y2, Canada
Req #3055
April 3, 2025

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. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers, and the 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

Job Summary:

The Supply Planner is responsible for providing consistently short- and medium-term finite capacity-constrained production plans in accordance with the availability of resources (production lines/labor) and materials, taking into consideration the company’s commitment to our seven Core Values such as Sustainability (people, the planet, and profit) in the planning and implementation of all actions related to the area of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement a detailed supply plan that is mainly driven by sales forecast with level-load on constrained resources in the current manufacturing and operation systems.
• Create, confirm, and issue jobs according to available resources (materials, labor, capacity, etc.)
• Ensure that finished and semi-finished goods are available to meet customer demand whilst minimizing cost.
• Respond to major unexpected stock-outs or forecast changes in a timely manner with inputs from internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate details on supply changes, constraints, and product availability to internal customers.
• Drive stability in an MRP system with Demand and Inventory Planning.
• Review and analyze planning data and parameters to ensure master data is accurate and updated in a timely manner.
• Generate supply plans to focus on Service Level Targets – Inventory levels for FG and Bulk and OOS at the cost agreed by the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and implement process improvements.

Requirements:

Technical:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various elements of supply chain in a diversified manufacturing environment.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Experience with MRP systems, preferably with Syspro.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.
• APICS or equivalent Operating Management Certification (an asset).

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills – both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving, math, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and detail-oriented, in a team-oriented environment, with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to think globally and strategically with a perspective of the business beyond SKU level, with leadership and change mindset.
• Maintain a practical perspective with prioritization and sense of urgency while working on details.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.

• Pay Type: Salary
• Min Hiring Rate: $70,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $75,000.00

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