Supply Planning Analyst

Purdys Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdys Chocolatier is seeking a full-time Supply Planning Analyst for their Vancouver office. This role involves developing the Master Production Schedule and managing the MRP process for efficient production and inventory management. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience in production planning, and proficiency in tools like Power BI and Excel.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental Plan

Sickness and Disability Plans

RRSP Matching Program

Profit Sharing

Active Lifestyle Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop mid- and long-term production plans and perform capacity analysis.
• Own the end-to-end MRP process and ensure interrelated processes are executed.
• Analyze changes in forecasts and communicate impacts to the Purchasing team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Education in Operations Management

Professional supply chain certification (ASCM, APICS, SCMP)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

MRP software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trus t, and supportive work environment.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

The expected annual pay range: $68,000 to $78,000

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate — and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

Purdys Chocolatier is looking for a full-time, permanent Supply Planning Analyst to join our Kingsway Office in Vancouver, BC!

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based upon the long-term inventory strategy. This role is a key owner of the end-to-end Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and works closely with Production Planners, Production Supervisors, and other cross-functional teams to proactively identify capacity constraints, supply risks, and inventory issues.

In addition to planning responsibilities, this role uses advanced technical skills to analyze data, optimize processes within our ERP system, and create reporting tools to support business decisions. The Supply Planning Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring production efficiency, inventory health, and service levels across all sales channels.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop mid- and long-term production plans and work centre shift requirements; perform capacity analysis for future production planning to support business growth.
• Own the end-to-end MRP process, ensuring production plans are current, forecasts are met, and interrelated processes are executed in sequence for accurate MRP output.
• Proactively identify and communicate any supply risks (purchased or manufactured) to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain system data to ensure reports accurately reflect forecast needs and delivery requirements for purchasing and production.
• Analyze changes in forecasts and communicate impacts and risks to the Purchasing team.
• Prepare and maintain reports indicating production progress and proactively address any issues.
• Determine and manage appropriate safety stock levels for manufactured goods while balancing service levels and shelf life/quality.
• Utilize ERP logic and system knowledge to optimize production planning, scheduling, and inventory processes.
• Identify at-risk inventory (due to expiration or obsolescence) and work with internal teams to formulate and execute proactive use-up plans.
• Support product lifecycle management, including BOM (bill of materials) changes, product discontinuation analysis, and recommendations on final production quantities for end-of-life products.
• Use Power BI, Power Query, and other tools to efficiently generate data for capacity planning, inventory reporting, and business analysis.

You will be a good fit if you have:

• Minimum 3 years experience in production planning or scheduling, using MRP software and relevant education in Operations Management.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting tools including Excel (required), Power Query, and Power BI.
• Expertise in MRP functions/modules of ERP systems (Syteline ERP experience is an asset), and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis, identify process improvements, and implement solutions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a food production environment.
• Candidates holding or working towards a professional supply chain certification (ASCM, APICS, SCMP) will be considered an asset.

Get ready to enjoy:

• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing
• Perks: Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount — and much more!

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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