Supply Planner

Nestlé; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits

Company matched pension plan

Three weeks of vacation

Five personal days

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Educational Assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé Canada Inc is seeking a experienced Supply Planner to ensure product availability by generating net requirements, developing supply plans, and creating deployment plans weekly and monthly. You will balance customer demand with inventory targets and collaborate across functions to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires LEAN experience, strong analytics tools proficiency (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), and 3+ years in supply planning or logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in LEAN practices and inventory optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Tableau, and other analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills and supply chain knowledge.
• Experience with supply planning systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate net requirements to plants and vendors and prepare supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.
• Create deployment plans on weekly and monthly cycles to ensure replenishment of R&P materials and meet customer demand.
• Manage the end-to-end (E2E) planning process within the SNP Network, ensuring service, inventory freshness, and inventory management KPIs are achieved.
• Analyze planning exceptions and make informed business decisions based on priorities and supply constraints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize lot sizes, cycle times, and R&P inventory levels.
• Drive optimal finished goods inventory levels while balancing service and cost objectives.
• Support and collaborate with Demand Planners to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Optimize shipments and maintain continuity of supply between manufacturing operations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure efficient material flow and flawless execution of planning processes.
• Utilize ERP and planning systems to monitor supply performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean practices

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Supply planning systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

OPM

OMP

SAP APO

Job description

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability by generating net requirements for plants and vendors, developing supply plans, and creating deployment plans on a weekly and monthly basis. You will balance customer demand with inventory targets, network complexity, and supply constraints while proactively identifying and evaluating supply scenarios to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. This is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Generate net requirements to plants and vendors and prepare supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.
• Create deployment plans on weekly and monthly cycles to ensure replenishment of R&P materials and meet customer demand.
• Manage the end-to-end (E2E) planning process within the SNP Network, ensuring service, inventory freshness, and inventory management KPIs are achieved.
• Analyze planning exceptions and make informed business decisions based on priorities and supply constraints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize lot sizes, cycle times, and R&P inventory levels.
• Drive optimal finished goods inventory levels while balancing service and cost objectives.
• Support and collaborate with Demand Planners to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Optimize shipments and maintain continuity of supply between manufacturing operations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure efficient material flow and flawless execution of planning processes.
• Utilize ERP and planning systems to monitor supply performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Experience in LEAN practices and inventory optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Tableau, and other analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills and supply chain knowledge.
• Experience with supply planning systems and tools.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or logistics.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Experience with OMP, SAP APO, and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off - Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.