Supply Planner

Panasonic; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Mississauga seeks a Supply Planner to manage supply plans for consumer products. This full-time role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure timely product delivery and data accuracy. The company offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including medical coverage and education assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Generous Parental Leave Top Up

Education Assistance Program / Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Purchase Program

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Supply Plans, verify order quantities, and propose improvements.
• Adjust safety stock and turnover days based on demand analysis.
• Finalize and distribute supply plan data for review meetings.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Community College diploma or certificate (2 years)

Job description

Panasonic Canada, with over 100 years of history, has been dedicated to enhancing the well-being of people, communities, and society. Our technologies and solutions aim to enrich lives by making them better, simpler, healthier, safer, more enjoyable, and sustainable. Panasonic Canada Inc. (PCI) is a leading provider of technology solutions to businesses, government agencies, and consumers across the region. We leverage our expertise in Living Spaces, Immersive Entertainment, Sustainable Energy, Automated Supply Chains, and Connected Solutions to deliver lifestyle solutions to consumers and secure, resilient solutions for B2B and B2G clients. We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

What Panasonic Canada Inc. Offers

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Generous Parental Leave Top Up
• Education Assistance Program / Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance

Hybrid Work Model

Panasonic Canada Inc. supports a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to balance personal and professional needs. Employees can work remotely, in the office, or on a compressed schedule based on business requirements. Office work is based at our Ambler Drive Office in Mississauga, ON.

Supply Planner Role

This full-time position involves preparing and finalizing monthly and weekly Supply Plans for Consumer Products, utilizing Demand Plans from IBP, and coordinating with Sales and Marketing teams. The role includes managing purchase orders, ensuring alignment with forecasts, liaising with factories, and coordinating with Customs and Transportation to ensure timely product delivery. The Supply Planner will also develop and review supply strategies, manage inventory levels, communicate plans and changes, and support procurement and system data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Supply Plans, verify order quantities, and propose improvements.
• Adjust safety stock and turnover days based on demand analysis and customer needs.
• Communicate forecasts and inventory estimates to management, resolve errors, and optimize the supply plan.
• Finalize and distribute supply plan data for review meetings and provide support during these meetings.
• Ensure data accuracy, including MOQ and lead times, and execute the supply plan to meet organizational and customer needs.
• Place purchase orders, expedite shipments, and coordinate with factories and logistics providers.
• Advise sales and marketing on inbound date changes and supply issues, and manage related documentation.
• Maintain and update product setup data, ensure QA inspections, and address system errors.
• Prepare reports, process inventory and transfer requests, and support data maintenance and ad-hoc reporting.

Qualifications

• Community College diploma or certificate (2 years).
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective communication and rapport building.