Supply Chain - Planning Manager
Exceldor Cooperative
Mississauga Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing numerous 3rd-party Co-Packers across Canada, as well as internal direct reports from the Planning and Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will be innovative and committed to identifying and driving operational excellence, that will aid in strategically benefitting our Company's overall objectives.
Oversee relationship development with various 3PL Co-Packer Production facilities
Oversee daily communications with external Production facilities to review planned production versus actual production, to better understand and assist with variances
Oversee and support with daily/weekly reporting and analysis on sales trends, inventory rotation and shelf life, transportation comparisons, etc.
Oversee Inventory Management and development, including but not limited to; inbounds from various Co-Packers and Production facilities, outbound deductions for customer orders, investigation of inventory discrepancies, etc.
Ensures operational excellence in day-to-day Production Operations at the National level
Review and analyze sales and market trends to assist with understanding demand and planning
Supporting lead for Purchase Order submissions, inbound inventory tracking, and daily communications between internal and external departments in operational matters
Manage, track and report on various KPI’s for key Production categories
In collaboration with Logistics, proactively address and resolve customer-related logistics issues to minimize company costs
Oversee and support with cross-analysis and validation between various Warehouse Portals, Excel documents, and JD Edwards, to ensure information reflected is accurate and in real-time
In collaboration with QA and R&D, ensure the follow-up of Exceldor quality standards (HACCP / SQF), participate in Co-Packer and Supplier audits and convey Exceldor's quality and safety standards
Key lead in collaboration with R&D to manage Product Transitions and ensure timelines are being adhered to by external stakeholders
Functional lead for Wal-Mart management, to support Customer Service in utilizing Retail Link data to ensure timely accuracy of customer inventory demands
Key lead for system updates reflecting product minimum shelf-life requirements per customer
Key lead in collaboration with Sales to further enhance our Production Planning tools and work towards go-live implementation in our system (JD Edwards)
Support with development and maintenance of internal reporting tools for both internal and external use
Identify, evaluate, enhance, and develop processes that benefit the overall Supply Chain
Implements a continuous improvement approach to reduce operating costs, while aiming to improve the level of service
Key lead for process improvement and system development (JD Edwards)
Excellent knowledge of products
Other duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
5+ years of experience relevant to the position
Bilingualism in French deemed a strong asset
Proficiency in Retail Link deemed a strong asset
Possess extensive knowledge of EDI capabilities & functionalities
Bias for action, results oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize & demonstrate initiative
Excellent time management skills
Detailed oriented with creative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
High level of integrity and ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Ability to challenge existing processes and propose effective solutions
Ability to meet tight timelines and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take ownership and accountability of issues as they arise
Experience participating in Lean Six and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced level of Excel
Knowledge and understand of Macros and Power BI deemed a strong asset
Job Overview
Posted Date: 26 May 2025
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Exceldor Cooperative
Name: Exceldor Cooperative
Web: https://www.exceldorcooperative.ca